S.2961

Updates the Rhode Island Cannabis Act to remove the current requirement to express cannabinoids as the dry-weight percentages.

Introduced·3/4/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S2961 removes the requirement to express cannabinoids as dry-weight percentages.

Rhode Island S2961 updates the Rhode Island Cannabis Act by removing the requirement to express cannabinoids as dry-weight percentages. This change affects how cannabis products are tested and labeled, potentially simplifying the regulatory process for cannabis businesses. The bill takes effect upon passage.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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4
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Committee on Judiciary: Be held for further study

8 Yea

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0 Nay

3 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 12

12:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

Mar 12

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Mar 6

Senate

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

Mar 4

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary