Bill > S0280

This bill replaces references to "state marshals" with "capitol police" in two sections of Rhode Island's General Laws related to weapons restrictions. Specifically, the bill modifies sections 11-47-9 and 11-47-35.1 to update the list of law enforcement personnel who are exempt from certain firearm restrictions. The changes mean that capitol police officers will now be included in the categories of law enforcement professionals who are allowed to carry concealed firearms everywhere in the state and are not subject to certain weapon-related regulations. The exemptions apply to various law enforcement professionals, including state police, city and town police, correctional officers, and others who are performing official duties. The bill is a technical amendment that essentially substitutes the term "capitol police" for "state marshals" in existing law, maintaining the same broad exemptions for law enforcement personnel. The bill will take effect immediately upon passage, which means the changes will become law as soon as the bill is signed.

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