Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 847: AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- COMPASSIONATE ACCESS TO MEDICAL CANNABIS ACT
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 847 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on March 19, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- COMPASSIONATE ACCESS TO MEDICAL CANNABIS ACT. Primary sponsor: Bridget Valverde (Democratic), Pam Lauria (Democratic), Mark McKenney (Democratic), Dawn Euer (Democratic), Brian Thompson (Democratic), Sam Bell (Democratic), Jonathon Acosta (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 25, 2025): 03/25/2025 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.
Requires certain health care facilities to allow a terminally ill patient’s use of medicinal cannabis within the health care facility, subject to certain restrictions.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridget Valverde | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
| Pam Lauria | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
| Mark McKenney | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
| Dawn Euer | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Brian Thompson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Sam Bell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Jonathon Acosta | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| Melissa Murray | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 03/25/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/21/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/25/2025)
- 03/19/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services