Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HB 8544
AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- THE RHODE ISLAND CANNABIS ACT
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Slater (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Amends sections of the Rhode Island Cannabis Act relative to proof of residency terminology, and amends the definition of applicant and provides a new process for the approval and certification for social equity and cannabis retail sales licenses.
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Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 16, 2026, 12:24 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 4, 2026 House | PASSAGE | pass | Set your home in Rhode Island to see |
Actions
- Jun 10, 2026
06/10/2026 Signed by Governor - Jun 9, 2026
06/09/2026 Transmitted to Governor - Jun 9, 2026 · Senate
06/09/2026 Senate passed in concurrence - Jun 5, 2026 · Senate
06/05/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/09/2026) - Jun 4, 2026 · House
06/04/2026 House read and passed - Jun 2, 2026 · House
06/02/2026 Placed on House Calendar (06/04/2026) - Jun 2, 2026 · Legislature
06/02/2026 Committee recommends passage - May 29, 2026 · Legislature
05/29/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/02/2026) - May 21, 2026 · Legislature
05/21/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - May 15, 2026 · Legislature
05/15/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/21/2026) - May 13, 2026 · House
05/13/2026 Introduced, referred to House Corporations