Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HB 8171
AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- FOOD-AS-MEDICINE PILOT PROGRAM
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
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Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Establishes a food as medicine pilot program and task force to be administered by the executive office of health and human services.
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Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:04 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2026 House | PASSAGE | pass | Set your home in Rhode Island to see |
Actions
- Jun 18, 2026
06/18/2026 Signed by Governor - Jun 16, 2026
06/16/2026 Transmitted to Governor - Jun 11, 2026 · Senate
06/11/2026 Senate passed Sub A in concurrence - Jun 10, 2026 · Senate
06/10/2026 Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/11/2026) - Jun 10, 2026 · House
06/10/2026 House passed Sub A - Jun 8, 2026 · House
06/08/2026 Placed on House Calendar (06/10/2026) - Jun 8, 2026 · Legislature
06/08/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A - Jun 7, 2026 · Legislature
06/07/2026 Proposed Substitute - Jun 6, 2026 · Legislature
06/06/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/08/2026) - May 14, 2026 · Legislature
05/14/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - May 8, 2026 · Legislature
05/08/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/14/2026) - Feb 27, 2026 · House
02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance