Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HB 8265
AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- THE RHODE ISLAND CANNABIS ACT
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Kazarian (Democratic)
- Cruz (Democratic)
- Stewart (Democratic)
- Kislak (Democratic)
- Sanchez (Democratic)
- Batista (Democratic)
- Alzate (Democratic)
- Morales (Democratic)
- Potter (Democratic)
- Felix (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Makes several amendments to the cannabis act relating to applications for licensure, the social equity assistance program and the application of cannabis tax revenue.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- May 16, 2026 · Legislature
05/16/2026 Withdrawn at sponsor's request (05/21/2026) - May 15, 2026 · Legislature
05/15/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration - Mar 11, 2026 · House
03/11/2026 Introduced, referred to House Corporations