HB 8544

Rhode Island House bill in Session 2026.

Status: introduced. Latest action: May 15, 2026.

AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- THE RHODE ISLAND CANNABIS ACT.

Bill ID RI-2026-HB-8544

Session 2026

Status introduced

House introduced 2026-05-15

Drug / Cannabis Policy

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.

Sponsor

Slater

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Actions Timeline

Date	Event	Detail
2026-05-13	Introduced	Bill introduced
2026-05-15	Status	introduced
2026-05-15	Latest Action	Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/21/2026)

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