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Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 2980: AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- THE RHODE ISLAND CANNABIS ACT

In committee 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

SB 2980 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on March 4, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- THE RHODE ISLAND CANNABIS ACT. Primary sponsor: Sam Zurier (Democratic), Alana DiMario (Democratic), Dawn Euer (Democratic), Ana Quezada (Democratic), Jake Bissaillon (Democratic), Lou DiPalma (Democratic), Brian Thompson (Democratic), Meghan Kallman (Democratic), Tiara Mack (Democratic), Jonathon Acosta (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.

Makes several amendments to the cannabis act relating to applications for licensure, the social equity assistance program and the application of cannabis tax revenue.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Sam ZurierPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate3
Alana DiMarioPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate36
Dawn EuerPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate13
Ana QuezadaPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate2
Jake BissaillonPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate1
Lou DiPalmaPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate12
Brian ThompsonPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate20
Meghan KallmanPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate15
Tiara MackPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate6
Jonathon AcostaPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate16

“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. 03/12/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
  2. 03/06/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/12/2026)
  3. 03/04/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary

Sources

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