RI HB 8265
withdrawnAN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- THE RHODE ISLAND CANNABIS ACT
Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · lower
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Quick answers
Did RI HB 8265 pass?
No. RI HB 8265 was withdrawn and is no longer under consideration. Latest recorded action (2026-05-16): 05/16/2026 Withdrawn at sponsor's request (05/21/2026)
What is RI HB 8265 about?
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 RI HB 8265?
Kazarian, Cruz, Stewart and 7 others are the primary sponsors of RI HB 8265.
Description
Makes several amendments to the cannabis act relating to applications for licensure, the social equity assistance program and the application of cannabis tax revenue.
- Introduced
- 2026-03-11
- Latest action
- 2026-05-16 — 05/16/2026 Withdrawn at sponsor's request (05/21/2026)
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
- —
Sponsors
- Kazarianprimary
- Cruzprimary
- Stewartprimary
- Kislakprimary
- Sanchezprimary
- Batistaprimary
- Alzateprimary
- Moralesprimary
- Potterprimary
- Felixprimary
Committees
Not provided by source.
Action timeline
Newest first
2026-05-16
05/16/2026 Withdrawn at sponsor's request (05/21/2026)
withdrawal
2026-05-15
05/15/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
2026-03-11
03/11/2026 Introduced, referred to House Corporations
introduction,referral-committee
Versions
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Documents
Votes
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Related bills
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Attribution
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