# Rhode Island S3000: AN ACT RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -- RETAIL LICENSES .

Rhode Island S3000, AN ACT RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -- RETAIL LICENSES ., is a 2026 Regular Session Senate bill sponsored by Pamela J. Lauria (Democratic); status signed, last action 2026-06-18 (Signed by Governor — Chapter 138); PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-11-01).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/RI-S3000-2026
- As of: 2026-11-01
- Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts.

## Facts
- Bill: Rhode Island S3000
- State: Rhode Island
- Session: 2026 Regular Session
- Title: AN ACT RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -- RETAIL LICENSES .
- Status: signed
- Chamber: Senate
- Introduced: 2026-03-04
- Last action: 2026-06-18, Signed by Governor — Chapter 138
- Sponsor: Pamela J. Lauria (Democratic)
- Cosponsors: 9
- Touches household money: yes
- Roll calls: 4 (173 yes, 11 no in all)
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 1

## Summary

No summary available.

## Bill overview: provisions PRIA read

- Bars must offer drink lids and post notice: mixed, low. Bars and restaurants that serve alcohol for drinking there must give a removable lid if a customer asks. The lid must attach to the rim and fit at least one cup they use. They must post a prominent sign that says: Don't get roofied! Drink lids available here. Ask a staff member for details. They ma…

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Pamela J. Lauria (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Jonathon Acosta (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Alana M. DiMario (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Meghan E. Kallman (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Tiara T. Mack (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Melissa A. Murray (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: David P. Tikoian (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Linda L. Ujifusa (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Bridget Valverde (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Lammis J. Vargas (Democratic), Senate

## Roll call votes

| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-06-11 | Senate | RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -- RETAIL LICENSES In Concurrence | pass | 37 | 1 |   |
| 2026-06-11 | House | ALCOHOLIC -- RETAIL LICENSES PASSAGE | pass | 62 | 10 |   |
| 2026-05-19 | Senate | RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -- RETAIL LICENSES Passage | pass | 37 | 0 |   |
| 2026-05-19 | Senate | RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -- RETAIL LICENSES Passage | pass | 37 | 0 |   |

## Actions (18)

- 2026-06-18: Signed by Governor — Chapter 138 (Governor)
- 2026-06-16: Transmitted to Governor (Governor)
- 2026-06-11: Senate passed Sub B in concurrence (Senate)
- 2026-06-11: Placed on Senate Calendar (06/11/2026) (Senate)
- 2026-06-11: House passed Sub B (House)
- 2026-06-10: Placed on House Calendar (06/11/2026) (House)
- 2026-06-10: Committee recommends passage of Sub B
- 2026-06-08: Proposed Substitute
- 2026-06-08: Scheduled for consideration (06/10/2026)
- 2026-05-20: Referred to House Committee on Small Business (House)
- 2026-05-19: Senate passed Sub A (Senate)
- 2026-05-15: Placed on Senate Calendar (05/19/2026) (Senate)
- 2026-05-14: Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 2026-05-13: Proposed Substitute
- 2026-05-08: Scheduled for consideration (05/14/2026)
- 2026-04-29: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 2026-04-24: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/29/2026)
- 2026-03-04: Introduced, referred to Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs (Senate)

## Bill text

- S3000 - As Introduced, 2026-03-04: [HTML](https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/SenateText26/S3000.htm), [PDF](https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/SenateText26/S3000.pdf)
- S3000 - Substitute, 2026-03-04: [HTML](https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/SenateText26/S3000A.htm), [PDF](https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/SenateText26/S3000A.pdf)

## Related bills

- S3047: AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- DISTRICT COURT PRACTICE . (became law)
- H8605: JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO PAY CERTAIN CLAIMS . (became law)
- H8580: AN ACT RELATING TO THE NORTH TIVERTON FIRE DISTRICT . (became law)
- H8586: AN ACT RELATING TO HIGHWAYS -- RHODE ISLAND TURNPIKE AND BRIDGE AUTHORITY . (became law)
- H8525: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL TAXES . (became law)
- H8506: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- RELATING TO CENTRAL FALLS PENSION PLAN . (became law)

## Sources
- [S3000 - As Introduced (HTML)](https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/SenateText26/S3000.htm)
- [S3000 - As Introduced (PDF)](https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/SenateText26/S3000.pdf)
- [S3000 - Substitute (HTML)](https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/SenateText26/S3000A.htm)
- [S3000 - Substitute (PDF)](https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/SenateText26/S3000A.pdf)

## Related
- [S3047: AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- DISTRIC…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/RI-S3047-2026)
- [H8605: JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO PAY CERTAIN CLAIMS .](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/RI-H8605-2026)
- [H8580: AN ACT RELATING TO THE NORTH TIVERTON FIRE DISTRICT .](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/RI-H8580-2026)
- [H8586: AN ACT RELATING TO HIGHWAYS -- RHODE ISLAND TURNPIKE AND BRIDGE AUTHORITY .](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/RI-H8586-2026)
- [H8525: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL TAXES .](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/RI-H8525-2026)
- [H8506: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- RELATING TO CENTRAL FALLS PENSION PLAN .](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/RI-H8506-2026)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/RI-S3000-2026 (as of 2026-11-01).