Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session Status: In Committee 9 D cosponsors

HB 7973 — AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- UNIFORM CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT

Last action — 03/19/2024 Withdrawn at sponsor's request (03/21/2024)

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 2024 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Amends the uniform controlled substances act and reclassifies simple possession of 28 grams or less of certain controlled substances as a misdemeanor.

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Action History

  1. 03/19/2024 Withdrawn at sponsor's request (03/21/2024)

  2. 03/15/2024 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration

  3. 03/05/2024 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary

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10 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 104 not signed on

Sponsors (10)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (104)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 7973 do?
Amends the uniform controlled substances act and reclassifies simple possession of 28 grams or less of certain controlled substances as a misdemeanor.
Who sponsors HB 7973?
HB 7973 is sponsored by Cherie L. Cruz (Democratic), Brandon C. Potter (Democratic), Rebecca M. Kislak (Democratic), Teresa Ann Tanzi (Democratic), Jose F. Batista (Democratic), Enrique George Sanchez (Democratic), David Morales (Democratic), Henries, Leonela Felix (Democratic), and John J. Lombardi (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 7973?
This bill died with 2024 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 7973?
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