HB 8544

Rhode Island House bill in Session 2026.

Status: enacted. Latest action: June 23, 2026.

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

Bill ID RI-2026-HB-8544
Session 2026
Status enacted
House enacted 2026-06-23
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
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-05-13 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-06-23 Status enacted
2026-06-23 Latest Action Signed by Governor
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