Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5363: AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- UNIFORM CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT-- POWERS OF ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL -- CIVIL FORFEITURE PROCEDURE
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5363 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 7, 2025. 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: Cherie Cruz (Democratic), John Lombardi (Democratic), Leo Felix (Democratic), David Place (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 25, 2025): 02/25/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Prohibits civil asset forfeiture regarding violations of the controlled substances laws until a criminal conviction is obtained.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherie Cruz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 58 |
| John Lombardi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Leo Felix | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 61 |
| David Place | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 02/25/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 02/21/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/25/2025)
- 02/07/2025 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary