H7717
In CommitteeRIUpdates the Rhode Island Cannabis Act to eliminate the statutorily required subcommittees under the cannabis advisory board.
Rhode Island · Session 2026
Status
In Committee
As of Apr 9, 2026
Last Action
Referred to Senate Judiciary
Official Source
Official Full Bill TextSummary
Rhode Island bill referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee would amend the Cannabis Act to remove the statutorily mandated subcommittees under the cannabis advisory board. Eliminating required subcommittees could reduce structured industry and stakeholder input into the advisory process that shapes cannabis regulations.
What
Rhode Island bill referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee would amend the Cannabis Act to remove the statutorily mandated subcommittees under the cannabis advisory board.
Who
retailers and cultivators and labs
Why
Eliminating required subcommittees could reduce structured industry and stakeholder input into the advisory process that shapes cannabis regulations.
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