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Rhode Island SB 2889: AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- UNIFORM CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT

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State: Rhode Island
Bill: SB 2889
Session: 2026
Filed: 2026-03-04
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Last reviewed: 2026-11-02

Plain-English Summary

Rhode Island SB2889, titled "AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- UNIFORM CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT," primarily addresses the reporting of testosterone prescriptions within the state's prescription drug monitoring database. It proposes to exclude testosterone prescriptions from this database and remove existing records of them. The bill was referred to the House Corporations Committee.

Key Points

Testosterone prescriptions will no longer be reported to the state's drug monitoring database.
Existing records of testosterone prescriptions will be removed from the database.
This change specifically impacts the tracking and reporting of testosterone.
The bill is a procedural update to the Uniform Controlled Substances Act.

What to Watch For

Note The bill's focus on testosterone reporting may indicate a broader trend in how controlled substances are tracked and managed in Rhode Island.

Note The removal of existing records could affect historical data analysis for prescribers and researchers.

Note Further legislative actions will determine the final scope and implementation of these changes.

Where the Bill Stands

The bill was introduced and referred to the House Corporations Committee.

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