Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 6392: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- OUTDOOR DINING ACT
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 6392 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on June 5, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- OUTDOOR DINING ACT. Primary sponsor: Terri Cortvriend (Democratic), Brandon Voas (Democratic), Lauren Carson (Democratic), Robert Craven (Democratic), Megan Cotter (Democratic), Tina Spears (Democratic), Chris Blazejewski (Democratic), Teresa Tanzi (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), Carol McEntee (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 23, 2025): 06/23/2025 Signed by Governor.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Allows food service businesses to provide temporary outdoor dining whenever building/other structure used for food service rendered uninhabitable by casualty fire/flood for 18 months or the building fit for occupancy sunsetting on 6/30/27.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terri Cortvriend | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 72 |
| Brandon Voas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 57 |
| Lauren Carson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Robert Craven | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Megan Cotter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Tina Spears | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Chris Blazejewski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 2 |
| Teresa Tanzi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Kathleen Fogarty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Carol McEntee | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/23/2025 Signed by Governor
- 06/18/2025 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/18/2025 Senate passed in concurrence
- 06/14/2025 Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/18/2025)
- 06/12/2025 House read and passed
- 06/10/2025 Placed on House Calendar (06/12/2025)
- 06/10/2025 Committee recommends passage
- 06/06/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (06/10/2025)
- 06/05/2025 Introduced, referred to House Small Business