Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5938: AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- UNIFORM CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT -- OFFENSES AND PENALTIES
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 5938 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 -- OFFENSES AND PENALTIES. Primary sponsor: Mike Chippendale (Republican), Doc Corvese (Democratic), Ramon Perez (Democratic), David Bennett (Democratic), Jon Brien (Independent), Sherry Roberts (Republican), David Place (Republican), Marie Hopkins (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 25, 2025): 03/25/2025 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.
Provides that enhanced penalties for possession of fentanyl shall only be applicable if the substance contains \ at least ten percent (10%) of fentanyl or its analogs.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Independent 1 · Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Chippendale | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Doc Corvese | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 55 |
| Ramon Perez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| David Bennett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Jon Brien | Primary sponsor | Independent | House | 49 |
| Sherry Roberts | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 29 |
| David Place | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
| Marie Hopkins | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 21 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 03/25/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/21/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/25/2025)
- 02/28/2025 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary