RI S0604 | 2021 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 6-0)
Status: Introduced on March 11 2021 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2021-03-25 - Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Pending: Senate Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on March 11 2021 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2021-03-25 - Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Pending: Senate 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 each offense. Offenders may have to complete drug counseling and community service.
Title
Uniform Controlled Substances Act
Sponsors
| Sen. Tiara Mack [D] | Sen. Jonathon Acosta [D] | Sen. Cynthia Mendes [D] | Sen. Jeanine Calkin [D] |
| Sen. Kendra Anderson [D] | Sen. Samuel Bell [D] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-03-25 | Senate | Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| 2021-03-19 | Senate | Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/25/2021) |
| 2021-03-11 | Senate | Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary |
Rhode Island State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| Text | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText21/SenateText21/S0604.pdf |
