Brian Patrick Kennedy
Democratic · RI · Rhode Island State Representative, District 38
Brian Patrick Kennedy is the Democratic incumbent candidate for Rhode Island House District 38.
Where Brian Patrick Kennedy stands, based on their records
Supports
Environment and Public Health (2 records)
Track record
Track record — Environment and Public Health
Environment and Public Health · 2 support
Introduced a law legalizing and regulating kratom, an herbal substance some people use to ease pain and opioid withdrawal, which Rhode Island had banned. The law bans mixing kratom with harmful additives, requires safety labeling, keeps it behind the sales counter, and bars sales to anyone under 21. It was signed in July 2025 (House Bill 5565A).
July 3, 2025Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: rilegislature.gov · researched August 21, 2026
Representative Brian Patrick Kennedy co-introduced Rhode Island's Rare Disease Advisory Council legislation, enacted as 2025-H 5023 Substitute A, Chapter 267.
June 27, 2025Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: webserver.rilegislature.gov · researched August 21, 2026
Track record — General
General · 1 record
On August 1, 2023, Representative Brian Patrick Kennedy was elected president of the National Conference of State Legislatures.
August 1, 2023
Source: rilegislature.gov · researched August 20, 2026
Past race Brian Patrick Kennedy ran in:
- REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY · September 9, 2026 · State House District 38; Rhode Island · incumbent
Profile last researched August 15, 2026.