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RI H7924

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2026

Primary Sponsor

David Place

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Legalizes the sale of raw milk (unpasteurized, non-homogenized milk directly from cows) in Rhode Island by removing the previous requirement that all milk sold in the state be pasteurized

  • Adds a formal definition of "raw milk" to the Milk Sanitation Code as milk that is neither pasteurized nor homogenized and comes directly from a cow

  • Requires raw milk producers, haulers, and distributors to obtain the same permits from the Director of Health as required for pasteurized milk operations

  • Extends existing labeling, inspection, and sanitation requirements to cover raw milk, including standards for identity, labeling, production, transportation, and storage

  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Permits and legalize the sale of raw milk.

Food And Drugs

Last Action

Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services

2/27/2026

Committee Referrals

Health & Human Services2/27/2026

Full Bill Text

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