The bill amends Section 12-7-21 of the General Laws in Chapter 12-7, which pertains to the definition of "peace officer." The amendment expands the definition to include juvenile program workers and shift coordinators from the Department of Children, Youth, and Families, thereby recognizing them as peace officers while they perform their duties. Additionally, the bill makes a minor adjustment by deleting the conjunction "and" before the Rhode Island School of Design police officers and reinserting it before the new category of juvenile program workers and shift coordinators. This act is set to take effect immediately upon passage.

Statutes affected:
7546: 12-7-21