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Rhode IslandH79752026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

AN ACT RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -- RETAIL LICENSES .

Sponsored By: June Speakman (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Bars get warning for first violation

If a business breaks this lid or sign rule one time, the department issues only a warning for the first offense. This lowers first-time penalty risk for licensed bars and restaurants. This law takes effect upon passage.

Bars and restaurants must offer lids on request

Rhode Island bars and restaurants must give you a removable drink lid when you ask. The lid must attach to the rim and fit at least one cup they use. They must post this sign where you can see it: "Don't get roofied! Drink lids available here. Ask a staff member for details." They may charge a small extra fee based on the lids’ wholesale cost, or they can give lids for free. This law takes effect upon passage.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • June Speakman

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Jennifer Boylan

    Democratic • House

  • Tina L. Spears

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 91 • No: 10

Senate vote • 6/11/2026

RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -- RETAIL LICENSES In Concurrence

Yes: 37 • No: 1

House vote • 5/19/2026

ALCOHOLIC - RETAIL LICENSES PASSAGE

Yes: 54 • No: 9

Actions Timeline

  1. Signed by Governor — Chapter 137

    6/18/2026Governor

  2. Transmitted to Governor

    6/16/2026Governor

  3. Senate passed Sub A in concurrence

    6/11/2026Senate

  4. Placed on Senate Calendar (06/11/2026)

    6/11/2026Senate

  5. Committee recommends passage of Sub A in concurrence

    6/9/2026

  6. Scheduled for consideration (06/09/2026)

    6/5/2026

  7. Referred to Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs

    5/22/2026Senate

  8. House passed Sub A

    5/19/2026House

  9. Placed on House Calendar (05/19/2026)

    5/15/2026House

  10. Committee recommends passage of Sub A

    5/14/2026

  11. Proposed Substitute

    5/11/2026

  12. Scheduled for consideration (05/14/2026)

    5/11/2026

  13. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

    3/25/2026

  14. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/25/2026)

    3/20/2026

  15. Introduced, referred to House Small Business

    2/27/2026House

Bill Text

  • H7975 - As Introduced

    2/27/2026

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  • H7975 - Substitute

    2/27/2026

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