RI H5582 | 2023 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 6-0)
Status: Introduced on February 15 2023 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2023-04-04 - Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 15 2023 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2023-04-04 - Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Makes possession of controlled substances civil violations punishable by a one hundred dollar ($100) fine for a first offense and up to three hundred dollars ($300) for subsequent offenses. Repeat offenders would also have to complete drug counseling.
Title
Uniform Controlled Substances Act
Sponsors
| Rep. Jose Batista [D] | Rep. Brandon Potter [D] | Rep. Cherie Cruz [D] | Rep. Karen Alzate [D] |
| Rep. Leonela Felix [D] | Rep. Robert Craven [D] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-04-04 | House | Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| 2023-03-31 | House | Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/04/2023) |
| 2023-02-15 | House | Introduced, referred to House Judiciary |
Rhode Island State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| Text | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText23/HouseText23/H5582.pdf |
