Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5630: AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- COMPASSIONATE ACCESS TO MEDICAL CANNABIS ACT
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5630 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 26, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- COMPASSIONATE ACCESS TO MEDICAL CANNABIS ACT. Primary sponsor: Jennifer Boylan (Democratic), Lauren Carson (Democratic), Justine Caldwell (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), David Morales (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Casimiro, June Speakman (Democratic), David Bennett (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 23, 2025): 04/23/2025 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.
Requires certain health care facilities to allow a terminally ill patient’s use of medicinal cannabis within the health care facility, subject to certain restrictions.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Boylan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 66 |
| Lauren Carson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Justine Caldwell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Kathleen Fogarty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| David Morales | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Brandon Potter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Casimiro | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| June Speakman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
| David Bennett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Susan Donovan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 69 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 04/23/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/18/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/23/2025)
- 03/10/2025 Committee postponed at request of sponsor (03/13/2025)
- 03/07/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
- 02/26/2025 Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services