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RI H5923

RI H5923
Uniform Controlled Substances Act

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Introduced
03/01/2023
In Committee
06/12/2023
Crossed Over
06/12/2023
Passed
Dead
06/16/2023

Introduced Session

2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This act would amend the current law on controlled substances to permit a person to be in possession of less than one ounce of psilocybin. It would also permit psilocybin to be securely cultivated within a person’s residence for personal use. The act would also, contingent on the US FDA’s rescheduling and expanding its access program, mandate that the RI department of health establish rules and regulations on the cultivation, distribution and medical prescription of psilocybin. This act would take effect on July 1, 2023, and would sunset on July 1, 2025.

AI Summary

This bill would amend the Uniform Controlled Substances Act to permit the possession of less than one ounce of psilocybin and allow for its secure cultivation within a person's residence for personal use. Contingent on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) rescheduling and expanding its access program, the bill would also require the Rhode Island Department of Health to establish rules and regulations on the cultivation, distribution, and medical prescription of psilocybin. The bill would take effect on July 1, 2023, and sunset on July 1, 2025.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (9)

Last Action

Referred to Senate Judiciary (on 06/12/2023)

Taxonomy

Health
  • ‐ Regulation of Drug Industry and Pharmacies
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
  • ‐ Illegal Drugs and Narcotics Control

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://status.rilegislature.gov/ 03/01/2023
BillText https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText23/HouseText23/H5923A.pdf 06/06/2023
BillText https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText23/HouseText23/H5923.pdf 03/01/2023
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