Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5866: AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- UNIFORM CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5866 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 28, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- UNIFORM CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT. Primary sponsor: Megan Cotter (Democratic), Joseph Solomon (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), Brandon Voas (Democratic), Jennifer Stewart (Democratic), Casimiro, Justine Caldwell (Democratic), Jenni Furtado (Democratic), Jennifer Boylan (Democratic), Michelle McGaw (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 23, 2025): 06/23/2025 Signed by Governor.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Increases the maximum fill for non-opioid, non-narcotic controlled substances found in schedule II, so that a sixty-day (60) supply may be dispensed at any one time.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Megan Cotter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Joseph Solomon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Kathleen Fogarty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Brandon Voas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 57 |
| Jennifer Stewart | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 59 |
| Casimiro | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Justine Caldwell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Jenni Furtado | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 64 |
| Jennifer Boylan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 66 |
| Michelle McGaw | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 71 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/23/2025 Signed by Governor
- 06/16/2025 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/16/2025 House passed Sub B in concurrence
- 06/14/2025 Placed on House Calendar (06/16/2025)
- 06/12/2025 Senate passed Sub B
- 06/11/2025 Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/12/2025)
- 06/10/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub B
- 06/09/2025 Proposed Substitute
- 06/07/2025 Scheduled for consideration (06/10/2025)
- 05/02/2025 Referred to Senate Health and Human Services
- 04/22/2025 House passed Sub A
- 04/18/2025 Placed on House Calendar (04/22/2025)
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