STATE BILLRI H 8544PASSED

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.

FOOD AND DRUGS -- THE RHODE ISLAND CANNABIS ACT - 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.

Status: Passed; Signed or otherwise enacted
Status date: Jun 10, 2026; 155 days ago
Current chamber: House of Representatives
Session: 2026 Regular Session

RI H 8544 · PassedJun 10

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Bill details

Last action: Signed by Governor · Jun 10, 2026

Sponsor

SSScott SlaterRepresentative · Democrat · HD-010Primary sponsor

Bill history

Newest first.

Jun 10, 2026Signed by GovernorHouse

Jun 9, 2026Transmitted to GovernorHouse

Jun 9, 2026Senate passed in concurrenceSenate

Jun 5, 2026Placed on Senate Calendar (06/09/2026)Senate

Jun 4, 2026House read and passedHouse

Jun 2, 2026Placed on House Calendar (06/04/2026)House

Jun 2, 2026Committee recommends passageHouse

May 29, 2026Scheduled for consideration (06/02/2026)House

Show 3 earlier actions

May 21, 2026Committee recommended measure be held for further studyHouse

May 15, 2026Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/21/2026)House

May 13, 2026Introduced, referred to House CorporationsHouse

Recorded votes

PassageJun 4, 2026 · House · 63 yea · 1 nayPassed

PassageJun 9, 2026 · Senate · 29 yea · 8 nayPassed

House Committee on Corporations: PassageJun 2, 2026 · House · 13 yea · 0 nayPassed

Subjects

Food And Drugs
FOOD AND DRUGS -- THE RHODE ISLAND CANNABIS ACT

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