Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 8483: AN ACT RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -- RETAIL LICENSES
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 8483 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on April 29, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -- RETAIL LICENSES. Primary sponsor: Joseph McNamara (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 26, 2026): 06/26/2026 Effective without Governor's signature.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Allows for the issuance of a Class BV license for the property located at 1814 Broad Street in the city of Cranston.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph McNamara | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/26/2026 Effective without Governor's signature
- 06/18/2026 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/11/2026 Senate passed in concurrence
- 06/11/2026 Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/11/2026)
- 06/11/2026 House read and passed
- 06/10/2026 Placed on House Calendar (06/11/2026)
- 06/08/2026 Committee recommends passage
- 06/05/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/08/2026)
- 05/07/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 05/01/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/07/2026)
- 04/29/2026 Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing