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Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 7923: AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- UNIFORM CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT

Enacted Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

HB 7923 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- UNIFORM CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT. Primary sponsor: Matthew Dawson (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 23, 2026): 06/23/2026 Signed by Governor.

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Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Revises sections of the uniform controlled substances act to remove specific opioid dosage requirements and revises the uniform controlled substances act in accordance with current standards of professional practice.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Matthew DawsonPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse65

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. 06/23/2026 Signed by Governor
  2. 06/18/2026 Transmitted to Governor
  3. 06/11/2026 House passed Sub A in concurrence
  4. 06/11/2026 Placed on House Calendar (06/11/2026)
  5. 06/11/2026 Senate read and passed
  6. 06/10/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/11/2026)
  7. 06/09/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
  8. 06/08/2026 Proposed Substitute
  9. 06/05/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/09/2026)
  10. 04/03/2026 Referred to Senate Health and Human Services
  11. 03/26/2026 House read and passed
  12. 03/20/2026 Placed on House Calendar (03/26/2026)

Showing 12 most recent of 17 actions. Full history

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source