Rhode IslandH84832026 Regular SessionHouse

AN ACT RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -- RETAIL LICENSES .

Sponsored By: Joseph M. McNamara (Democratic)

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Cranston can exempt 1814 Broad Street license

The law lets the Cranston city council allow a Class BV alcohol license at 1814 Broad St. (Plat 2, Lot 3772). The council can approve it even if the site is within the usual distance to a school or place of worship. You must apply to the city council for this exemption. The exemption only covers this single property and license type.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Joseph M. McNamara
Democratic • House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 72 • No: 0

House vote • 6/11/2026

ALCOHOLIC / RETAIL LICENSES PASSAGE