Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7925: 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 7925 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), Jose Batista (Democratic), Jay Edwards (Democratic), Joseph McNamara (Democratic), Scott Slater (Democratic), Joshua Giraldo (Democratic), Edith Ajello (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 27, 2026): 02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services.
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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 Food and Drug Administration (FDA) program, mandates that RI DOH establishes rules regulations.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Dawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 65 |
| Jose Batista | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12 |
| Jay Edwards | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 70 |
| Joseph McNamara | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Scott Slater | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Joshua Giraldo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 56 |
| Edith Ajello | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Susan Donovan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 69 |
| June Speakman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
| 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
- 02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services