2025 Regular SessionRhode Island Legislature

H5938: Provides that enhanced penalties for possession of fentanyl shall only be applicable if the substance contains \ at least ten percent (10%) of fentanyl or its analogs.

Legislative Summary

FOOD AND DRUGS -- UNIFORM CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT -- OFFENSES AND PENALTIES - Provides that enhanced penalties for possession of fentanyl shall only be applicable if the substance contains \ at least ten percent (10%) of fentanyl or its analogs.

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Bill History

2/28/2025
Introduced, referred to House Judiciary
House of Representatives
3/21/2025
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/25/2025)
House of Representatives
3/25/2025
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
House of Representatives

Status Information

Current Status
Introduced(2/28/2025)
Chamber
House of Representatives
Committee
Judiciary(House of Representatives)

Documents

Introduced
Bill Text2/28/202582.5 KB