# Rhode Island S2755: AN ACT RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -- RETAIL LICENSES .

Rhode Island S2755, AN ACT RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -- RETAIL LICENSES ., is a 2026 Regular Session Senate bill sponsored by Samuel D. Zurier (Democratic); status became law, last action 2026-05-22 (Effective without Governor's signature — Chapter 031) (as of 2026-11-01).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/RI-S2755-2026
- As of: 2026-11-01
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## Facts
- Bill: Rhode Island S2755
- State: Rhode Island
- Session: 2026 Regular Session
- Title: AN ACT RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -- RETAIL LICENSES .
- Status: became law
- Chamber: Senate
- Introduced: 2026-02-27
- Last action: 2026-05-22, Effective without Governor's signature — Chapter 031
- Sponsor: Samuel D. Zurier (Democratic)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Touches household money: no
- Roll calls: 2 (104 yes, 0 no in all)
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 2

## Summary

No summary available.

## Bill overview: provisions PRIA read

- Distance limits and grandfathering for liquor licenses: mixed, low. The law sets distance limits for new retail liquor licenses. Class B, C, N, and I licenses, and any license under § 3-7-16.8, cannot be issued when the owner of most land within 200 feet files an objection. Those licenses also cannot be issued within 200 feet of a public, private, or parochial K–12…
- Local boards can waive distance rules: mixed, low. Local boards and councils named in the law can grant site‑specific exemptions from the 200‑foot or 500‑foot limits, after application. Exemptions only apply to the parcels, lots, or zones listed in the statute. Some places add conditions. In Cranston, any buyer of a Class B license issued under thi…

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Samuel D. Zurier (Democratic), Senate

## Roll call votes

| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-05-14 | House | ALCOHOLIC - RETAIL LICENSES PASSAGE IN CONCURRENCE | pass | 70 | 0 |   |
| 2026-04-28 | Senate | RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -- RETAIL LICENSES Passage | pass | 34 | 0 |   |

## Actions (14)

- 2026-05-22: Effective without Governor's signature — Chapter 031 (Governor)
- 2026-05-14: Transmitted to Governor (Governor)
- 2026-05-14: House passed in concurrence (House)
- 2026-05-12: Placed on House Calendar (05/14/2026) (House)
- 2026-05-07: Committee recommends passage in concurrence
- 2026-05-01: Scheduled for consideration (05/07/2026)
- 2026-04-29: Referred to House Municipal Government & Housing (House)
- 2026-04-28: Senate read and passed (Senate)
- 2026-04-15: Placed on Senate Calendar (04/28/2026) (Senate)
- 2026-04-08: Committee recommends passage
- 2026-04-03: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/08/2026)
- 2026-03-27: Meeting postponed (04/01/2026)
- 2026-03-27: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
- 2026-02-27: Introduced, referred to Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs (Senate)

## Bill text

- S2755 - As Introduced, 2026-02-27: [HTML](https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/SenateText26/S2755.htm), [PDF](https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/SenateText26/S2755.pdf)

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## Sources
- [S2755 - As Introduced (HTML)](https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/SenateText26/S2755.htm)
- [S2755 - As Introduced (PDF)](https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/SenateText26/S2755.pdf)

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- [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)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/RI-S2755-2026 (as of 2026-11-01).