2025 Regular Session • Rhode Island Legislature
H6270: Prohibits the sale of beverages and drink mix powders containing hemp-derived delta-9 THC in RI, unless such products are authorized and regulated under the state’s cannabis laws, and maintains regulatory consistency within the state’s cannabis framework.
Legislative Summary
FOOD AND DRUGS -- THE RHODE ISLAND CANNABIS ACT - Prohibits the sale of beverages and drink mix powders containing hemp-derived delta-9 THC in RI, unless such products are authorized and regulated under the state’s cannabis laws, and maintains regulatory consistency within the state’s cannabis framework.
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Bill History
4/25/2025
Introduced, referred to House Corporations
House of Representatives
5/9/2025
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/15/2025)
House of Representatives
5/15/2025
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
House of Representatives
Status Information
Current Status
Introduced(4/25/2025)
Chamber
House of Representatives
Committee
Corporations(House of Representatives)
Sponsors
Democrat: 6
Primary Sponsor
Scott Slater
Democrat