Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7756: 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 7756 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- UNIFORM CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT. Primary sponsor: Susan Donovan (Democratic), David Bennett (Democratic), Scott Slater (Democratic), Arthur Handy (Democratic), Edith Ajello (Democratic), Cherie Cruz (Democratic), Jay Edwards (Democratic), Joseph McNamara (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 9, 2026): 04/09/2026 Withdrawn at sponsor's request.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Amends current law on controlled substances to permit psilocybin to be cultivated within a person's residence for personal use and contingent on the US FDA's program, mandate that RI department of health establish rules regulations.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Susan Donovan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 69 |
| David Bennett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Scott Slater | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Arthur Handy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Edith Ajello | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Cherie Cruz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 58 |
| Jay Edwards | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 70 |
| Joseph McNamara | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Brandon Potter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 04/09/2026 Withdrawn at sponsor's request
- 02/12/2026 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary