A special legislative commission consisting of eleven members is to be established to investigate and recommend measures to protect Rhode Island from the existential threat posed by nuclear weapons and to contribute to their total elimination. The commission members must be U.S. citizens and residents of Rhode Island, reflecting the state's population in terms of gender and cultural or ancestry background. They must not have been employed by a company involved in nuclear weapons development, production, or deployment. Appointments will be made by the Speaker of the House, the President of the Senate, the RI Attorney General (or designee), and the Governor, with six members coming from a pool chosen by the Friends Committee on National Legislation. The commission will explore financial, legislative, or legal measures to transition from nuclear weapons-related activities to those addressing climate change and other social needs.

The commission is required to organize within 30 days after the final member's appointment, hold regular meetings, and conduct at least five public hearings across the state. The proceedings will be subject to Rhode Island's open meetings law. The commission will solicit public testimony and inform citizens and legislators about the humanitarian consequences of nuclear weapons use and the potential impacts of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons. The commission will receive no compensation, and all state departments and agencies are to assist with necessary information. The commission must report its findings and recommendations, along with any proposed legislation, to the General Assembly and other state officials by August 6, 2024, and will expire on November 6, 2024.