SB 2749·RI·senate
AN ACT RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -- RETAIL LICENSES
Signed into LawFiled Feb 27, 2026
Sponsor: Sam Bell (D)
Latest Action
06/11/2026 Effective without Governor's signature
Jun 11, 2026
Summary
The bill restricts the issuance of most new retail alcohol licenses if the proposed location is within 200 feet of any school or place of worship, or if a nearby landowner objects. It also sets a 500‑foot buffer for Class A licenses in East Providence and creates several local‑area exemptions. Existing licenses issued before 1978 are grandfathered.
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