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RI H7856
Bill
Status
2/27/2026
Primary Sponsor
Marie Hopkins
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AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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Applies to hybrid cannabis retailers selling adult use cannabis and hybrid cannabis cultivators permitted to cultivate adult use cannabis.
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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