H7535

Requires certain health care facilities to allow a terminally ill patient’s use of medicinal cannabis within the health care facility, subject to certain restrictions.

Introduced·2/6/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H7535 mandates certain healthcare facilities to allow terminally ill patients to use medicinal cannabis, with specific restrictions.

Rhode Island H7535 requires certain healthcare facilities to permit terminally ill patients to use medicinal cannabis within the facility, subject to restrictions. Patients must provide identification and documentation of their medical marijuana use. Facilities must ensure the safe storage and use of cannabis, prohibiting smoking or vaping. Compliance with this act does not affect a facility's license status. Facilities may suspend compliance if federal agencies prohibit cannabis use in healthcare settings.

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Where it stands

Current
Health & Human Services Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 12

12:00 AM

House Health & Human Services Hearing

History

Mar 12

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Mar 6

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/12/2026)

Feb 6

House

Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services