RI H8009 | 2026 | Regular Session

Status

Completed Legislative Action
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 4)
Status: Passed on May 29 2026 - 100% progression
Action: 2026-05-29 - Signed by Governor
Text: Latest bill text (Comm Sub) [PDF]

Summary

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -- TEMPORARY EXTENDED SERVICE HOURS - 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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Title

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.

Sponsors


Roll Calls

2026-05-28 - Senate - Passage (Y: 30 N: 6 NV: 2 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2026-05-05 - House - Passage (Y: 60 N: 8 NV: 7 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2026-04-29 - House - House Committee on Municipal Government & Housing: Passage of Sub A (Y: 9 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 6) [PASS]

History

DateChamberAction
2026-05-29HouseSigned by Governor
2026-05-28HouseTransmitted to Governor
2026-05-28SenateSenate passed Sub A in concurrence
2026-05-22SenatePlaced on Senate Calendar (05/28/2026)
2026-05-05HouseHouse passed Sub A
2026-05-01HousePlaced on House Calendar (05/05/2026)
2026-04-29HouseCommittee recommends passage of Sub A
2026-04-24HouseProposed Substitute
2026-04-24HouseScheduled for consideration (04/29/2026)
2026-03-24HouseCommittee recommended measure be held for further study
2026-03-20HouseScheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/24/2026)
2026-02-27HouseIntroduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing

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