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Rhode IslandS26272026 Regular SessionSenate

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

Sponsored By: Matthew L. LaMountain (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 alcohol hours for bars

From June 11 to July 19, 2026, Rhode Island establishments with on-premises liquor licenses can open 24 hours a day. They can sell, serve, and allow drinking from 6:00 a.m. until 5:00 a.m. the next day. This applies to all licensed areas at the business. No application or fee is required to use these hours. Licensees must notify the local licensing authority or police at least 24 hours before using the extended hours. Cities and towns can opt out or set limits by council resolution, but not below their normal allowed hours or areas.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Matthew L. LaMountain

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Jacob Bissaillon

    Democratic • Senate

  • Robert Britto

    Democratic • Senate

  • John P. Burke

    Democratic • Senate

  • Frank A. Ciccone, III

    Democratic • Senate

  • Walter S. Felag Jr.

    Democratic • Senate

  • Hanna M. Gallo

    Democratic • Senate

  • Melissa A. Murray

    Democratic • Senate

  • Leonidas P. Raptakis

    Democratic • Senate

  • David P. Tikoian

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 84 • No: 14

House vote • 5/28/2026

ALCOHOL/ EXTENDED SERVICE HOURS PASSAGE IN CONCURRENCE

Yes: 54 • No: 8

Senate vote • 5/7/2026

RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TEMPORARY EXTENDED SERVICE HOURS Passage

Yes: 30 • No: 6

Actions Timeline

  1. Signed by Governor — Chapter 033

    5/29/2026Governor

  2. Transmitted to Governor

    5/28/2026Governor

  3. House passed Sub A in concurrence

    5/28/2026House

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

    5/22/2026House

  5. Committee recommends passage of Sub A in concurrence

    5/12/2026

  6. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/12/2026)

    5/8/2026

  7. Referred to House Municipal Government & Housing

    5/8/2026House

  8. Senate passed Sub A

    5/7/2026Senate

  9. Placed on Senate Calendar (05/07/2026)

    4/30/2026Senate

  10. Committee recommends passage of Sub A

    4/29/2026

  11. Proposed Substitute

    4/24/2026

  12. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/29/2026)

    4/24/2026

  13. Introduced, referred to Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs

    2/13/2026Senate

Bill Text

  • S2627 - As Introduced

    2/13/2026

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  • S2627 - Substitute

    2/13/2026

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