Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 8250: AN ACT RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -- RETAIL LICENSES
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 8250 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on March 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -- RETAIL LICENSES. Primary sponsor: Marie Hopkins (Republican), Carol McEntee (Democratic), Jennifer Stewart (Democratic), John Lombardi (Democratic), Raymond Hull (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic), Lauren Carson (Democratic), Megan Cotter (Democratic), Karen Alzate (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 25, 2026): 03/25/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Establishes a specific statutory pathway for distillery manufacturers to receive a distillery off-premises event endorsement under a class P license.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marie Hopkins | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 21 |
| Carol McEntee | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
| Jennifer Stewart | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 59 |
| John Lombardi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Raymond Hull | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Susan Donovan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 69 |
| Lauren Carson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Megan Cotter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Karen Alzate | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 60 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 03/25/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/20/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/25/2026)
- 03/06/2026 Introduced, referred to House Small Business