Rhode Island Bills

died · Rhode Island · Senate Mar 12, 2026

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

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

Brian Thompson (D) Jonathon Acosta (D) Meghan Kallman (D) Sam Zurier (D) Lou DiPalma (D)

died · Rhode Island · Senate Mar 12, 2026

SB 2850: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- FUNERAL DIRECTOR/EMBALMER AND FUNERAL SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS

Reduces funeral home inspections from twice a year to once a year and removes the practical exam requirement for out-of-state funeral directors and embalmers.

died · Rhode Island · Senate Mar 12, 2026

SB 2962: AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- THE RHODE ISLAND CANNABIS ACT

This bill amends the Rhode Island Cannabis Act to remove the requirement for the state's cannabis advisory board to maintain five specific subcommittees. The legislation directly affects the structure of the advisory board, which advises the state cannabis control commission on regulations, policies, and the distribution of social equity funds. By eliminating these subcommittees, the bill gives the board chair more flexibility to organize work as needed rather than being mandated to operate through these specific groups. The change does not alter the board's overall membership, responsibilities, or role in guiding the state's cannabis program.

died · Rhode Island · House Mar 12, 2026

HB 7476: AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT RIGHT TO REPAIR ACT

Provides that original equipment manufacturers, implemented by/with surrogate distributors, of agricultural equipment, provide to independent service providers repair information and tools to maintain and repair electronics-enabled agricultural equipment.

died · Rhode Island · House Mar 12, 2026

HB 7485: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- EMERGENCY MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES

HB 7485 increases reimbursement rates for ambulance services under both individual and group health insurance plans. It creates a Mobile Integrated Healthcare Community Paramedicine Program administered by the Department of Health, allowing approved ambulance services to provide community-based healthcare. The bill requires all out-of-network ambulance services participating in the program to follow state and federal rules prohibiting surprise medical billing. This directly affects ambulance service agencies, health insurers, and patients receiving emergency transportation services in Rhode Island.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

died · Rhode Island · House Mar 12, 2026

HB 7518: AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- THE RHODE ISLAND KRATOM ACT

HB 7518, the Rhode Island Kratom Act, regulates the sale of kratom products by requiring retailers to store all such products behind the sales counter in a locked case until purchased. It prohibits sales to anyone under 21 years old and mandates that buyers show valid government-issued photo ID (like a driver’s license or passport) to verify age. The law applies directly to businesses selling kratom products in Rhode Island and takes effect on April 1, 2026. These provisions aim to restrict access to kratom products while ensuring age verification at point-of-sale.

died · Rhode Island · Senate Mar 12, 2026

SB 2471: AN ACT RELATING TO HIGHWAYS -- CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF STATE ROADS

Permits municipalities to enter into contracts with the department of transportation for the municipality to perform minor and routine maintenance work on state highways, roadways, and shoulders located within the municipality.

Topics ✓ Transportation

died · Rhode Island · Senate Mar 12, 2026

SB 2497: AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- THE RHODE ISLAND CANNABIS ACT

Amends sections of the Rhode Island cannabis act relating to the residency requirements for applicants for issuance of a license or certificate to own a cannabis establishment.

died · Rhode Island · House Mar 12, 2026

HB 7535: AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- COMPASSIONATE ACCESS TO MEDICAL CANNABIS ACT

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.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

died · Rhode Island · Senate Mar 12, 2026

SB 2489: AN ACT RELATING TO DOMESTIC RELATIONS -- DOMESTIC ABUSE PREVENTION

Amends the definition of "domestic violence" to include the coercive control of another resulting in a pattern of behavior that in purpose or effect unreasonably interferes with another person's free will or personal liberty.

died · Rhode Island · House Mar 12, 2026

HB 7919: AN ACT RELATING TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND HOSPITALS -- MENTAL HEALTH LAW

Requires the department of behavioral healthcare, developmental disabilities and hospitals to publish a statewide guide to the youth behavioral health system.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

died · Rhode Island · House Mar 12, 2026

HB 7848: AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- UNFAIR SALES PRACTICES

Requires retailers of glucose monitors to provide a free, point of sale replacement for any broken or defective monitor within twenty-four (24) hours of the request.

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