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Rhode IslandS21482026 Regular SessionSenate

AN ACT RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -- RETAIL LICENSES .

Sponsored By: Victoria Gu (Democratic)

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

New insurance rules for liquor licenses in three towns

The law adds insurance rules for retail alcohol licenses in Burrillville, North Providence, and Westerly. Applicants and licensees must file a certificate of insurance from a Rhode Island-licensed carrier. It must show at least $300,000 in coverage, or more if a town sets a higher minimum. Burrillville and North Providence require general liability and property damage; Westerly also requires liquor liability. The town must be added as an insured, and the policy cannot change or cancel without advance notice.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Victoria Gu

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Walter S. Felag Jr.

    Democratic • Senate

  • Lori Urso

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 103 • No: 0

House vote • 4/28/2026

ALCOHOLIC BEV -- RETAIL LICENSES PASSAGE IN CONCURRENCE

Yes: 67 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/31/2026

RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -- RETAIL LICENSES Passage

Yes: 36 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Effective without Governor's signature — Chapter 022

    5/6/2026Governor

  2. Transmitted to Governor

    4/28/2026Governor

  3. House passed Sub A in concurrence

    4/28/2026House

  4. Placed on the House Consent Calendar (04/28/2026)

    4/24/2026House

  5. Committee recommends passage of Sub A in concurrence

    4/15/2026

  6. Scheduled for consideration (04/15/2026)

    4/10/2026

  7. Referred to House Municipal Government & Housing

    4/1/2026House

  8. Senate passed Sub A

    3/31/2026Senate

  9. Placed on Senate Calendar (03/31/2026)

    3/27/2026Senate

  10. Committee recommends passage of Sub A

    3/26/2026

  11. Proposed Substitute

    3/24/2026

  12. Scheduled for consideration (03/26/2026)

    3/24/2026

  13. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

    3/12/2026

  14. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/12/2026)

    3/6/2026

  15. Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary

    1/16/2026Senate

Bill Text

  • S2148 - As Introduced

    1/16/2026

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  • S2148 - Substitute

    1/16/2026

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