Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7534: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- PHARMACIES
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 7534 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- PHARMACIES. Primary sponsor: Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (Democratic), Edith Ajello (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), Grace Diaz (Democratic), David Bennett (Democratic), Jay Edwards (Democratic), Joshua Giraldo (Democratic), Jennifer Stewart (Democratic), Teresa Tanzi (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 3, 2026): 03/03/2026 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.
Sets conditions for pharmacists to prescribe tobacco cessation drug therapies, including education approved by the state board of pharmacy.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Edith Ajello | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Kathleen Fogarty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Grace Diaz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| David Bennett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Jay Edwards | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 70 |
| Joshua Giraldo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 56 |
| Jennifer Stewart | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 59 |
| Teresa Tanzi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 03/03/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 02/27/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/03/2026)
- 02/23/2026 Meeting postponed (02/24/2026)
- 02/19/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
- 02/06/2026 Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services