# Rhode Island H7043: AN ACT RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -- RETAIL LICENSES .

Rhode Island H7043, AN ACT RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -- RETAIL LICENSES ., is a 2026 Regular Session House bill sponsored by Samuel A. Azzinaro (Democratic); status became law, last action 2026-05-06 (Effective without Governor's signature — Chapter 021) (as of 2026-11-01).

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- As of: 2026-11-01
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## Facts
- Bill: Rhode Island H7043
- State: Rhode Island
- Session: 2026 Regular Session
- Title: AN ACT RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -- RETAIL LICENSES .
- Status: became law
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2026-01-09
- Last action: 2026-05-06, Effective without Governor's signature — Chapter 021
- Sponsor: Samuel A. Azzinaro (Democratic)
- Cosponsors: 3
- Touches household money: no
- Roll calls: 1 (68 yes, 0 no in all)
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 1

## Summary

No summary available.

## Bill overview: provisions PRIA read

- Insurance rules for liquor licenses in 3 Rhode Island towns: cost, low. 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 ge…

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Samuel A. Azzinaro (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Arthur J. Corvese (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Brian Patrick Kennedy (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Robert D. Phillips (Democratic), House

## Roll call votes

| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-03-05 | House | ALCOHOLIC BEV./RETAIL LICENSES PASSAGE | pass | 68 | 0 |   |

## Actions (17)

- 2026-05-06: Effective without Governor's signature — Chapter 021 (Governor)
- 2026-04-28: Transmitted to Governor (Governor)
- 2026-04-28: Senate passed Sub A in concurrence (Senate)
- 2026-04-24: Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (04/28/2026) (Senate)
- 2026-03-26: Committee recommends passage of Sub A in concurrence
- 2026-03-24: Scheduled for consideration (03/26/2026)
- 2026-03-13: Referred to Senate Judiciary (Senate)
- 2026-03-05: House passed Sub A (House)
- 2026-02-19: Placed on House Calendar (03/05/2026) (House)
- 2026-02-11: Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 2026-02-06: Proposed Substitute
- 2026-02-06: Scheduled for consideration (02/11/2026)
- 2026-01-27: Meeting postponed (01/27/2026)
- 2026-01-23: Scheduled for consideration
- 2026-01-20: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 2026-01-16: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (01/20/2026)
- 2026-01-09: Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing (House)

## Bill text

- H7043 - As Introduced, 2026-01-09: [HTML](https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H7043.htm), [PDF](https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H7043.pdf)
- H7043 - Substitute, 2026-01-09: [HTML](https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H7043A.htm), [PDF](https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H7043A.pdf)

## Related bills

- S3363: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION . (became law)
- S3353: JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO PAY CERTAIN CLAIMS . (became law)
- S3337: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION . (became law)
- S3315: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL TAXES . (became law)
- S3333: AN ACT RELATING TO THE NORTH TIVERTON FIRE DISTRICT . (became law)
- S3293: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION . (became law)

## Sources
- [H7043 - As Introduced (HTML)](https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H7043.htm)
- [H7043 - As Introduced (PDF)](https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H7043.pdf)
- [H7043 - Substitute (HTML)](https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H7043A.htm)
- [H7043 - Substitute (PDF)](https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H7043A.pdf)

## Related
- [S3363: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION .](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/RI-S3363-2026)
- [S3353: JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO PAY CERTAIN CLAIMS .](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/RI-S3353-2026)
- [S3337: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION .](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/RI-S3337-2026)
- [S3315: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL TAXES .](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/RI-S3315-2026)
- [S3333: AN ACT RELATING TO THE NORTH TIVERTON FIRE DISTRICT .](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/RI-S3333-2026)
- [S3293: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION .](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/RI-S3293-2026)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/RI-H7043-2026 (as of 2026-11-01).