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

Voted 5/29/2026

Summary

Allows, but not require, local licensing authorities to grant temporary periods for extended indoor service hours under existing liquor licenses for certain 2026 FIFA World Cup Tournament matches.

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Bill text

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8009 SUB AOfficial document (PDF)

Roll-call record

How representatives voted

1 yea·0 nay

Chris Blazejewski
State Representative · Democratic · RI
Yea

Docket history

Action history

5/29/202605/29/2026 Signed by Governor
5/28/202605/28/2026 Transmitted to Governor
5/28/202605/28/2026 Senate passed Sub A in concurrence
5/22/202605/22/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (05/28/2026)
5/5/202605/05/2026 House passed Sub A
5/1/202605/01/2026 Placed on House Calendar (05/05/2026)
4/29/202604/29/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
4/24/202604/24/2026 Scheduled for consideration (04/29/2026)
4/24/202604/24/2026 Proposed Substitute
3/24/202603/24/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study