Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 8318: 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 8318 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on March 18, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- UNIFORM CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT. Primary sponsor: June Speakman (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), Matthew Dawson (Democratic), Casimiro, Katie Kazarian (Democratic), Jennifer Stewart (Democratic), Karen Alzate (Democratic), Justine Caldwell (Democratic), Terri Cortvriend (Democratic), Jason Knight (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 30, 2026): 03/30/2026 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.
Prescriptions for testosterone not allowed to be transmitted or reported within the prescription drug monitoring database and removes from the records all existing information concerning prior testosterone prescriptions.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June Speakman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
| Kathleen Fogarty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Matthew Dawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 65 |
| Casimiro | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Katie Kazarian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 63 |
| Jennifer Stewart | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 59 |
| Karen Alzate | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 60 |
| Justine Caldwell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Terri Cortvriend | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 72 |
| Jason Knight | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 67 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 03/30/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/26/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/30/2026)
- 03/18/2026 Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services