Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 6398: AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- THE EDWARD O. HAWKINS AND THOMAS C. SLATER MEDICAL MARIJUANA ACT
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 6398 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on June 6, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- THE EDWARD O. HAWKINS AND THOMAS C. SLATER MEDICAL MARIJUANA ACT. Primary sponsor: Katie Kazarian (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Leo Felix (Democratic), Jose Batista (Democratic), Scott Slater (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 6, 2025): 06/06/2025 Introduced, referred to House Finance.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Amends and clarity the current law so that the fee required to be paid by the compassion center to the department of business regulations would be an inventory monitoring and tagging fee. Also authorizes those fees to be paid in installments.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katie Kazarian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 63 |
| Brandon Potter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Leo Felix | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 61 |
| Jose Batista | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12 |
| Scott Slater | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/06/2025 Introduced, referred to House Finance