Rhode Island 2021 Regular Session Status: In Committee 3 D cosponsors

HB 5307 — AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- THE RHODE ISLAND MARIJUANA EXPUNGEMENT ACT OF 2021 (Provides that past criminal misdemeanors and felonies for possession of marijuana may be expunged, and the charges from said criminal act could not be used against a person from entering the cannabis industry or any government assistance programs.)

Last action — 03/03/2021 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
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    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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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. 03/03/2021 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  2. 02/26/2021 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/03/2021)

  3. 01/29/2021 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary

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

Sponsors (5)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (109)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 5307?
HB 5307 is sponsored by Williams, Jose F. Batista (Democratic), Joshua J. Giraldo (Democratic), David Morales (Democratic), and Vella-Wilkinson.
What is the current status of HB 5307?
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 5307?
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