Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 7535: AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- COMPASSIONATE ACCESS TO MEDICAL CANNABIS ACT

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

Plain-language summary

HB 7535 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 -- COMPASSIONATE ACCESS TO MEDICAL CANNABIS ACT. Primary sponsor: Jenni Furtado (Democratic), Marie Hopkins (Republican), Jennifer Boylan (Democratic), Tina Spears (Democratic), Jay Edwards (Democratic), Edith Ajello (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), Megan Cotter (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 12, 2026): 03/12/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Jenni Furtado (Democratic); Marie Hopkins (Republican); Jennifer Boylan (Democratic); Tina Spears (Democratic); and 6 more.