S.3259

Revises sections of the uniform controlled substances act to remove specific opioid dosage requirements and revises the uniform controlled substances act in accordance with current standards of professional practice.

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Rhode Island S3259 revises the Uniform Controlled Substances Act to remove specific opioid dosage requirements and update regulations to align with.

Rhode Island S3259 revises sections of the Uniform Controlled Substances Act to remove specific opioid dosage requirements and update regulations to align with current professional standards. The bill also repeals the Intractable Pain Treatment chapter. It allows practitioners to prescribe controlled substances for therapeutic purposes, including pain management, based on individual patient needs and clinical judgment.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

66 Yea

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0 Nay

9 Not Voting

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Calendar

Jun 9

12:00 AM

Senate Health and Human Services Consideration

May 21

12:00 AM

Senate Health and Human Services Hearing

History

Jun 23

Senate

Signed by Governor

Jun 18

Senate

Transmitted to Governor

Jun 11

House

Placed on House Calendar (06/11/2026)