Latest update: 04/10/2024 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Raw milk sales could become legal in the state of Rhode Island.
Currently, you need a doctor’s note to purchase goat milk in The Ocean State. The only other US state with the doctor’s note requirement is Kentucky. Most consumers travel out-of-state when seeking raw milk in Rhode Island.
Rhode Island raw milk legalization
Senate Bill 2295 would open up raw milk sales upon passage:
RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS — MILK SANITATION CODE
- This act would permit and legalize the sale of raw milk.
- This act would take effect upon passage.
Read the full bill text on the Rhode Island Legislature website: SB2295
Legislative Status Report page
Bill Sponsors
SB-2295 is a bipartisan effort: 4 sponsors from the Republican Party and 5 sponsors from the Democratic Party.
- Gordon E. Rogers (R-21) – primary
- Elaine J. Morgan (R-34) – primary
- Anthony P. DeLuca, II (R-29) – primary
- Louis P. DiPalma (D-12)
- David P. Tikoian (D-22)
- Frank A. Ciccone, III (D-7)
- V. Susan Sosnowski (D-37)
- Thomas J. Paolino (R-17)
- Mark P. McKenney (D-30)