Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HB 8346
AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Diaz (Democratic)
- Tanzi (Democratic)
- Cortvriend (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Requires the department of health to implement a tobacco control program that incorporates evidence-based best practices for tobacco prevention and cessation to prevent tobacco-related diseases and diminish tobacco use in the state.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Mar 30, 2026 · Legislature
03/30/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - Mar 26, 2026 · Legislature
03/26/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/30/2026) - Mar 25, 2026 · House
03/25/2026 Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services