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HB 7856·RI·house

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

IntroducedFiled Feb 27, 2026
Sponsor: Hopkins
Latest Action

03/12/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Mar 12, 2026

Summary

The bill creates a transition period for businesses that will sell both medical and adult‑use cannabis, requiring them to keep products, inventory and sales areas separate and to follow strict advertising limits. It also moves regulatory authority from existing agencies to a designated commission once final rules are issued. The goal is to protect public health while allowing the adult‑use market to develop.

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