# Rhode Island H8466: AN ACT RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -- RETAIL LICENSES .

Rhode Island H8466, AN ACT RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -- RETAIL LICENSES ., is a 2026 Regular Session House bill sponsored by Arthur J. Corvese (Democratic); status became law, last action 2026-06-11 (Effective without Governor's signature — Chapter 078) (as of 2026-11-01).

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- As of: 2026-11-01
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## Facts
- Bill: Rhode Island H8466
- State: Rhode Island
- Session: 2026 Regular Session
- Title: AN ACT RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -- RETAIL LICENSES .
- Status: became law
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2026-04-17
- Last action: 2026-06-11, Effective without Governor's signature — Chapter 078
- Sponsor: Arthur J. Corvese (Democratic)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Touches household money: no
- Roll calls: 1 (70 yes, 0 no in all)
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 3

## Summary

No summary available.

## Bill overview: provisions PRIA read

- Older liquor licenses stay protected: benefit, medium. If your Class B or C license was issued before January 1, 1978, the distance and objection rules do not apply. A transfer also cannot be blocked when the licensed location existed before the nearby school or place of worship.
- Liquor licenses blocked near schools, churches: cost, medium. The law blocks new Retailer Class B, C, N, and I licenses within 200 feet of any school or place of worship. A license is also blocked if the owner of most land within 200 feet files an objection. In East Providence, Class A licenses are barred within 500 feet of a school or place of worship. A pri…
- Local license exemptions for listed properties: mixed, medium. Local boards of licenses can approve exemptions for specific parcels, districts, or addresses named in state law. In Cranston, an exemption is not effective unless the proposed Class B license holder and the property owner are current on all local and state taxes. In Smithfield (Plat 45, Lot 042),…

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Arthur J. Corvese (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: William W. O'Brien (Democratic), House

## Roll call votes

| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-05-14 | House | ALCOHOLIC - RETAIL LICENSES PASSAGE | pass | 70 | 0 |   |

## Actions (14)

- 2026-06-11: Effective without Governor's signature — Chapter 078 (Governor)
- 2026-06-03: Transmitted to Governor (Governor)
- 2026-06-03: Senate passed in concurrence (Senate)
- 2026-05-29: Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/03/2026) (Senate)
- 2026-05-21: Committee recommends passage in concurrence
- 2026-05-15: Scheduled for consideration (05/21/2026)
- 2026-05-15: Referred to Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs (Senate)
- 2026-05-14: House read and passed (House)
- 2026-05-10: Placed on House Calendar (05/14/2026) (House)
- 2026-05-07: Committee recommends passage
- 2026-05-05: Scheduled for consideration (05/07/2026)
- 2026-04-29: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 2026-04-24: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/29/2026)
- 2026-04-17: Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing (House)

## Bill text

- H8466 - As Introduced, 2026-04-17: [HTML](https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H8466.htm), [PDF](https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H8466.pdf)

## Related bills

- H8605: JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO PAY CERTAIN CLAIMS . (became law)
- H8586: AN ACT RELATING TO HIGHWAYS -- RHODE ISLAND TURNPIKE AND BRIDGE AUTHORITY . (became law)
- H8580: AN ACT RELATING TO THE NORTH TIVERTON FIRE DISTRICT . (became law)
- H8506: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- RELATING TO CENTRAL FALLS PENSION PLAN . (became law)
- H8525: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL TAXES . (became law)
- H8437: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION . (became law)

## Sources
- [H8466 - As Introduced (HTML)](https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H8466.htm)
- [H8466 - As Introduced (PDF)](https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H8466.pdf)

## Related
- [H8605: JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO PAY CERTAIN CLAIMS .](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/RI-H8605-2026)
- [H8586: AN ACT RELATING TO HIGHWAYS -- RHODE ISLAND TURNPIKE AND BRIDGE AUTHORITY .](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/RI-H8586-2026)
- [H8580: AN ACT RELATING TO THE NORTH TIVERTON FIRE DISTRICT .](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/RI-H8580-2026)
- [H8506: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- RELATING TO CENTRAL FALLS PENSION PLAN .](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/RI-H8506-2026)
- [H8525: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL TAXES .](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/RI-H8525-2026)
- [H8437: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION .](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/RI-H8437-2026)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/RI-H8466-2026 (as of 2026-11-01).