Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 6026: 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 6026 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on March 5, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- UNIFORM CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT. Primary sponsor: Teresa Tanzi (Democratic), Joshua Giraldo (Democratic), Jennifer Stewart (Democratic), David Morales (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Jose Batista (Democratic), Cherie Cruz (Democratic), Leo Felix (Democratic). 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.
Amends the uniform controlled substances act and reclassifies simple possession of 28 grams or less of certain controlled substances as a misdemeanor.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teresa Tanzi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Joshua Giraldo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 56 |
| Jennifer Stewart | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 59 |
| David Morales | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Brandon Potter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Jose Batista | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12 |
| Cherie Cruz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 58 |
| Leo Felix | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 61 |
“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)
- 03/05/2025 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary