Rhode IslandH70432026 Regular SessionHouse

AN ACT RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -- RETAIL LICENSES .

Sponsored By: Samuel A. Azzinaro (Democratic)

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Insurance rules for liquor licenses in 3 Rhode Island towns

Bars, restaurants, and liquor stores in Burrillville, North Providence, and Westerly must file a certificate of insurance with any retail alcohol license application. It must show at least $300,000 in coverage, or any higher amount set by town ordinance. Burrillville and North Providence require general liability and property damage. Westerly also requires liquor liability. The policy must name the town as an additional insured and cannot be changed or cancelled without advance notice to the town. The insurer must be licensed in Rhode Island. The law takes effect upon passage.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Samuel A. Azzinaro
Democratic • House

Cosponsors

Arthur J. Corvese
Democratic • House
Brian Patrick Kennedy
Democratic • House
Robert D. Phillips
Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 68 • No: 0

House vote • 3/5/2026

ALCOHOLIC BEV./RETAIL LICENSES PASSAGE