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Rhode Island
Cannabis is legal for recreational and medical use in Rhode Island. Adults 21+ can legally purchase and possess cannabis.
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● LIVE STATUS
Updated 2 days ago · April 3, 2026
Legislative Pressure · 1 bills tracked
▲ 100% Pro-Access · 1 bills
0 bills · 0% Restrictive ▼
Strong legislative momentum toward expanded access.
Rhode Island Bills Tracker
1 bill tracked
H7923
▲ Pro-Access
In Committee
Revises sections of the uniform controlled substances act to remove specific opioid dosage requirements and revise the uniform controlled substances act in accordance with current standards of professional practice.
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🕐 Referred to Senate Health and Human Services · Apr 3, 2026
🗳 Vote: MAR 26
H7923 removes opioid dosage limits and updates the Uniform Controlled Substances Act to align with current medical standards, impacting patient access and prescribing practices in Rhode Island. View full bill text →
Overview
Marijuana is fully legal in Rhode Island for adults 21+. Rhode Island became the 19th state to legalize recreational cannabis when Governor Dan McKee signed HB 7593 in May 2022, with adult-use sales beginning in December 2022. The state converted existing medical dispensaries to dual-use operations.
What This Means for You
- ✓ You can legally buy cannabis at licensed dispensaries
- ✓ Must be 21 or older to purchase or possess
- ⓘ Possession limit: 1 oz
- ⓘ Home grow: 6 plants (3 mature)
