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

SB 604 — AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS - UNIFORM CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT (Makes possession of controlled substances civil violations punishable by a one hundred dollar ($100) fine for each offense. Offenders may have to complete drug counseling and community service.)

Last action — 03/25/2021 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
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    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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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. 03/25/2021 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  2. 03/19/2021 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/25/2021)

  3. 03/11/2021 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary

Sponsors

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

Sponsors (6)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (108)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 604?
SB 604 is sponsored by Tiara T. Mack (Democratic), Jonathon Acosta (Democratic), Mendes, Calkin, Anderson, and Samuel W. Bell (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 604?
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 SB 604?
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