Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5186: AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- UNIFORM CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 5186 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 24, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- UNIFORM CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT. Primary sponsor: Cherie Cruz (Democratic), David Bennett (Democratic), Scott Slater (Democratic), Tina Spears (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic), Robert Craven (Democratic), Jose Batista (Democratic), Joseph McNamara (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 11, 2025): 02/11/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.
Generated automatically from the official title, sponsor list, and status record only. It does not characterize the bill’s purpose or effects. How summaries are written
Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Amends current law on controlled substances to permit psilocybin to be cultivated within a person's residence for personal use and contingent on the US FDA's program, mandate that RI department of health establish rules regulations.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherie Cruz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 58 |
| David Bennett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Scott Slater | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Tina Spears | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| June Speakman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
| Susan Donovan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 69 |
| Robert Craven | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Jose Batista | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12 |
| Joseph McNamara | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Brandon Potter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 02/11/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 02/07/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/11/2025)
- 01/24/2025 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary