Rhode Island 2026 Session Status: In Committee 10 D cosponsors

HB 8265 — AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- THE RHODE ISLAND CANNABIS ACT

Last action — 05/16/2026 Withdrawn at sponsor's request (05/21/2026)

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

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced March 11, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 10 sponsors

    10 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (10 D).

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In plain language

The bill amends Rhode Island's cannabis laws regarding licensing and tax allocation.

This bill makes several changes to the Rhode Island Cannabis Act, including updates to licensing applications and the social equity assistance program. It also outlines how cannabis tax revenue should be used.

Summary

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

Bill Text

Action History

  1. 05/16/2026 Withdrawn at sponsor's request (05/21/2026)

  2. 05/15/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration

  3. 03/11/2026 Introduced, referred to House Corporations

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (10)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (104)

104 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 8265 do?
Makes several amendments to the cannabis act relating to applications for licensure, the social equity assistance program and the application of cannabis tax revenue.
Who sponsors HB 8265?
HB 8265 is sponsored by Katherine S. Kazarian (Democratic), Cherie L. Cruz (Democratic), Jennifer A. Stewart (Democratic), Rebecca M. Kislak (Democratic), Enrique George Sanchez (Democratic), Jose F. Batista (Democratic), Karen Alzate (Democratic), David Morales (Democratic), Brandon C. Potter (Democratic), and Leonela Felix (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 8265?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced March 11, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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