Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HB 7289
AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- UNIFORM CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT -- POWERS OF ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL -- CIVIL FORFEITURE PROCEDURE
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Stewart (Democratic)
- Ajello (Democratic)
- Brien (Independent)
- Felix (Democratic)
- Tanzi (Democratic)
- Newberry (Republican)
- Lombardi (Democratic)
- Potter (Democratic)
- Cruz (Democratic)
- Place (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Prohibits civil asset forfeiture regarding violations of the controlled substances laws until a criminal conviction is obtained.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Feb 5, 2026 · Legislature
02/05/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - Jan 30, 2026 · Legislature
01/30/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/05/2026) - Jan 23, 2026 · House
01/23/2026 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary