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Rhode IslandH80092026 Regular SessionHouse

AN ACT RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -- TEMPORARY EXTENDED SERVICE HOURS .

Sponsored By: Joshua J. Giraldo (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

World Cup extended bar hours

The law lets any Rhode Island on‑premises liquor licensee operate 24 hours a day from June 11 to July 19, 2026, in all licensed areas. You may sell and allow drinking from 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m. the next day while this is in effect. No application or fee is required to use these hours. You must notify the local licensing authority or police at least 24 hours before using the extended hours. Your city or town council can vote to opt out or limit the extension, but not below its normal hours.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Joshua J. Giraldo

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Karen Alzate

    Democratic • House

  • Cherie L. Cruz

    Democratic • House

  • Brandon T. Voas

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 90 • No: 14

Senate vote • 5/28/2026

RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES- TEMPORARY EXTENDED SERVICE HOURS In Concurrence Passage

Yes: 30 • No: 6

House vote • 5/5/2026

ALCOHOLIC-TEMPORARY EXTENDED HRS PASSAGE

Yes: 60 • No: 8

Actions Timeline

  1. Signed by Governor — Chapter 032

    5/29/2026Governor

  2. Transmitted to Governor

    5/28/2026Governor

  3. Senate passed Sub A in concurrence

    5/28/2026Senate

  4. Placed on Senate Calendar (05/28/2026)

    5/22/2026Senate

  5. House passed Sub A

    5/5/2026House

  6. Placed on House Calendar (05/05/2026)

    5/1/2026House

  7. Committee recommends passage of Sub A

    4/29/2026

  8. Proposed Substitute

    4/24/2026

  9. Scheduled for consideration (04/29/2026)

    4/24/2026

  10. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

    3/24/2026

  11. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/24/2026)

    3/20/2026

  12. Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing

    2/27/2026House

Bill Text

  • H8009 - As Introduced

    2/27/2026

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  • H8009 - Substitute

    2/27/2026

    HTMLPDF

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