Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7535: AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- COMPASSIONATE ACCESS TO MEDICAL CANNABIS 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 7535 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- COMPASSIONATE ACCESS TO MEDICAL CANNABIS ACT. Primary sponsor: Jenni Furtado (Democratic), Marie Hopkins (Republican), Jennifer Boylan (Democratic), Tina Spears (Democratic), Jay Edwards (Democratic), Edith Ajello (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), Megan Cotter (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 12, 2026): 03/12/2026 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.
Requires certain health care facilities to allow a terminally ill patient’s use of medicinal cannabis within the health care facility, subject to certain restrictions.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jenni Furtado | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 64 |
| Marie Hopkins | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 21 |
| Jennifer Boylan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 66 |
| Tina Spears | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Jay Edwards | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 70 |
| Edith Ajello | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Kathleen Fogarty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Megan Cotter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Brandon Potter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Susan Donovan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 69 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 03/12/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/06/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/12/2026)
- 02/06/2026 Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services