RI S2872Introducedas of 2026-03-04
Requires certain health care facilities to allow a terminally ill patient’s use of medicinal cannabis within the health care facility, subject to certain restrictions.
Plain-English summary
What happened: Rhode Island bill that would require certain health care facilities to permit terminally ill patients to use medicinal cannabis on-site is currently held for further study by committee.
Why it matters: If enacted, the bill would expand patient access to medicinal cannabis in clinical settings, potentially increasing demand and creating new distribution considerations for dispensaries.
Affects: retailers and patients
LATEST ACTION: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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