Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session Status: In Committee 5 D cosponsors

SR 156 — JOINT RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY AND EVALUATE THE POTENTIAL NECESSITY FOR CHANGES IN THE GENERAL LAWS PERTAINING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND RECREATIONAL CANNABIS

Last action — 01/31/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs

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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2025 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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

Creates a 13 member commission to evaluate and determine changes needed in Title 3 and Chapter 28.11 of Title 21 of the RIGL, and would report back by January 7, 2026, and would expire on March 7, 2026.

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Action History

  1. 01/31/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs

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5 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 109 not signed on

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Not signed on (109)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SR 156 do?
Creates a 13 member commission to evaluate and determine changes needed in Title 3 and Chapter 28.11 of Title 21 of the RIGL, and would report back by January 7, 2026, and would expire on March 7, 2026.
Who sponsors SR 156?
SR 156 is sponsored by Robert Britto (Democratic), David P. Tikoian (Democratic), Frank A. Ciccone III (Democratic), Leonidas P. Raptakis (Democratic), and Walter S. Felag Jr. (Democratic).
What is the current status of SR 156?
This bill died with 2025 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 SR 156?
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