RI H8544 | 2026 | Regular Session

Status

Completed Legislative Action
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)
Status: Passed on June 10 2026 - 100% progression
Action: 2026-06-10 - Signed by Governor
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

FOOD AND DRUGS -- THE RHODE ISLAND CANNABIS ACT - Amends sections of the Rhode Island Cannabis Act relative to proof of residency terminology, and amends the definition of applicant and provides a new process for the approval and certification for social equity and cannabis retail sales licenses.

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Title

Amends sections of the Rhode Island Cannabis Act relative to proof of residency terminology, and amends the definition of applicant and provides a new process for the approval and certification for social equity and cannabis retail sales licenses.

Sponsors


Roll Calls

2026-06-09 - Senate - Passage (Y: 29 N: 8 NV: 1 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2026-06-04 - House - Passage (Y: 63 N: 1 NV: 11 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2026-06-02 - House - House Committee on Corporations: Passage (Y: 13 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 2) [PASS]

History

DateChamberAction
2026-06-10HouseSigned by Governor
2026-06-09HouseTransmitted to Governor
2026-06-09SenateSenate passed in concurrence
2026-06-05SenatePlaced on Senate Calendar (06/09/2026)
2026-06-04HouseHouse read and passed
2026-06-02HousePlaced on House Calendar (06/04/2026)
2026-06-02HouseCommittee recommends passage
2026-05-29HouseScheduled for consideration (06/02/2026)
2026-05-21HouseCommittee recommended measure be held for further study
2026-05-15HouseScheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/21/2026)
2026-05-13HouseIntroduced, referred to House Corporations

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