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.
State of Rhode IslandRhode IslandALCOHOLIC 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.
- Status
- Passed
- Signed or otherwise enacted
- Status date
- May 29, 2026
- 167 days ago
- Current chamber
- Senate
- Session
- 2026 Regular Session
RI S 2627 · PassedMay 29
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Bill details
- Last action
- Signed by Governor · May 29, 2026
Sponsors
MLMatthew LaMountainSenator · Democrat · SD-031Primary sponsorPrimary sponsor
WFWalter FelagSenator · Democrat · SD-010
JBJohn BurkeSenator · Democrat · SD-009
HGHanna GalloSenator · Democrat · SD-027
DTDavid TikoianSenator · Democrat · SD-022
FCFrank CicconeSenator · Democrat · SD-007
RBRobert BrittoSenator · Democrat · SD-018
LRLeonidas RaptakisSenator · Democrat · SD-033
Show 2 more sponsors
JBJacob BissaillonSenator · Democrat · SD-001
MMMelissa MurraySenator · Democrat · SD-024
Bill history
Newest first.
May 29, 2026Signed by GovernorSenate
May 28, 2026Transmitted to GovernorSenate
May 28, 2026House passed Sub A in concurrenceHouse
May 22, 2026Placed on House Calendar (05/28/2026)House
May 12, 2026Committee recommends passage of Sub A in concurrenceHouse
May 8, 2026Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/12/2026)House
May 8, 2026Referred to House Municipal Government & HousingHouse
May 7, 2026Senate passed Sub ASenate
Show 5 earlier actions
Apr 30, 2026Placed on Senate Calendar (05/07/2026)Senate
Apr 29, 2026Committee recommends passage of Sub ASenate
Apr 24, 2026Proposed SubstituteSenate
Apr 24, 2026Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/29/2026)Senate
Feb 13, 2026Introduced, referred to Senate Special Legislation and Veterans AffairsSenate
Recorded votes
PassageMay 7, 2026 · Senate · 30 yea · 6 nayPassedPassed
Passage In ConcurrenceMay 28, 2026 · House · 54 yea · 8 nayPassedPassed
Senate Committee on Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs: Passage of Sub AApr 29, 2026 · Senate · 5 yea · 2 nayPassedPassed
House Committee on Municipal Government & Housing: Passage of Sub A in concurrenceMay 12, 2026 · House · 8 yea · 0 nayPassedPassed
Subjects
- Alcoholic Beverages
- ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -- TEMPORARY EXTENDED SERVICE HOURS
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