HB 8435·RI·house
AN ACT RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -- RETAIL LICENSES
Signed into LawFiled Apr 10, 2026
Sponsor: Sam Azzinaro (D)
Latest Action
06/26/2026 Effective without Governor's signature
Jun 26, 2026
Summary
HB 8435 amends Rhode Island law to stop most new alcohol retail licenses from being issued within 200 feet of any school, place of worship, or a neighboring landowner who files an objection. In East Providence, the buffer for Class A licenses is extended to 500 feet. The law also lets certain city and town licensing boards grant exemptions for specific areas.
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