Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 7289: AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- UNIFORM CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT -- POWERS OF ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL -- CIVIL FORFEITURE PROCEDURE

In committee Last action February 5, 2026: 02/05/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Plain-language summary

HB 7289 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- UNIFORM CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT -- POWERS OF ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL -- CIVIL FORFEITURE PROCEDURE. Primary sponsor: Jennifer Stewart (Democratic), Edith Ajello (Democratic), Jon Brien (Independent), Leo Felix (Democratic), Teresa Tanzi (Democratic), Brian Newberry (Republican), John Lombardi (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Cherie Cruz (Democratic), David Place (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 5, 2026): 02/05/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Jennifer Stewart (Democratic); Edith Ajello (Democratic); Jon Brien (Independent); Leo Felix (Democratic); and 6 more.