Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 7518: AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- THE RHODE ISLAND KRATOM ACT

In committee Last action March 12, 2026: 03/12/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Plain-language summary

HB 7518 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- THE RHODE ISLAND KRATOM ACT. Primary sponsor: Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), Jennifer Stewart (Democratic), Teresa Tanzi (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), Megan Cotter (Democratic), Enrique Sanchez (Democratic), Jennifer Boylan (Democratic), Lauren Carson (Democratic), Jenni Furtado (Democratic), Michelle McGaw (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 12, 2026): 03/12/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic); Jennifer Stewart (Democratic); Teresa Tanzi (Democratic); Rebecca Kislak (Democratic); and 6 more.