Rhode Island

Raw Milk Laws & Regulations

Retail Sale of Raw Milk Allowed?	No
Other Sale of Raw Milk Allowed?	Yes - raw goat milk may be sold directly to consumer w/ doctor's prescription.
Citations	RI ST § 21-2-2 (all milk sold to be pasteurized)
Requirements	N/A

Raw Milk Bill & Legislation

2014

Bill	Description	Status
SB 2224	Would establish procedures and standards promulgated by the milk commission for the handling and sale of raw milk in the state. This act would take effect upon passage.	Senate Committee on Health and Human Services recommends measure to be held for further study

2013

Bill	Description	Status
SB 15	Would establish procedures and standards promulgated by the milk commission for the handling and sale of raw milk in the state. This act would take effect upon passage.	Senate Committee on Environment and Agriculture recommended measure be held for further study

Bill	Description	Status
HB 5820	Would establish procedures and standards promulgated by the milk commission for the handling and sale of raw milk in the state. This act would take effect upon passage.	House Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends measure to be held for further study