H7716Introduced in the House
Updates the Rhode Island Cannabis Act to remove the current requirement to express cannabinoids as the dry-weight percentages.
Introduced by Scott Slater, District 10
What does this bill do?
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Official description
FOOD AND DRUGS -- THE RHODE ISLAND CANNABIS ACT - Updates the Rhode Island Cannabis Act to remove the current requirement to express cannabinoids as the dry-weight percentages.
Where it stands
Referred to Senate Judiciary
April 14, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: Passage · April 9, 2026
63
Yes
0
No
12
Absent or Not Voting
75 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Edith Ajello | 1 | Yes |
| Christopher Blazejewski | 2 | Not Voting |
| Nathan Biah | 3 | Yes |
| Rebecca Kislak | 4 | Yes |
| Anthony DeSimone | 5 | Yes |
| Raymond Hull | 6 | Yes |
| David Morales | 7 | Yes |
| John Lombardi | 8 | Yes |
| Enrique Sanchez | 9 | Yes |
| Scott Slater | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced, referred to House Corporations
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/12/2026)
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Scheduled for consideration (04/02/2026)
Committee recommends passage
Placed on House Calendar (04/09/2026)
House read and passed
Referred to Senate Judiciary
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