Rhode Island 2021 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 4 D · 1 R cosponsors

HB 5994 — AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- UNIFORM CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT (Reduces drug dealer sentence from life to 20 yrs./ makes simple possession of controlled substance a civil violation including drug counseling/community service and not cause to support motor vehicle/premises search.)

Last action — 03/05/2021 Withdrawn at sponsor's request (03/09/2021)

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

This bill died with 2021 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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.

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Action History

  1. 03/05/2021 Withdrawn at sponsor's request (03/09/2021)

  2. 03/05/2021 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration

  3. 02/26/2021 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary

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6 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 108 not signed on

Sponsors (6)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (108)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 5994?
HB 5994 is sponsored by Jose F. Batista (Democratic), Williams, Leonela Felix (Democratic), David Morales (Democratic), Karen Alzate (Democratic), and David J. Place (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 5994?
This bill died with 2021 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 5994?
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