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RI H7856

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2026

Primary Sponsor

Marie Hopkins

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits cannabis and cannabis product advertisements on any medium that may be visible to minors, including social media, internet search engines, online ads, email marketing, audio/video streaming services, television, radio, newspapers, magazines, direct mail, and billboards.

  • Amends the Rhode Island Cannabis Act (Chapter 21-28.11) to add advertising restrictions to both the transitional period requirements and the commission's ongoing regulatory powers.

  • Applies to hybrid cannabis retailers selling adult use cannabis and hybrid cannabis cultivators permitted to cultivate adult use cannabis.

  • Takes effect immediately upon passage.

Legislative Description

Bans advertising of cannabis and cannabis products on any medium that may be visible to minors.

Food And Drugs

Last Action

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Corporations2/27/2026

Full Bill Text

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