Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1139: 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
SB 1139 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on June 6, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- OUTDOOR DINING ACT. Primary sponsor: Sue Sosnowski (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 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sue Sosnowski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 37 |
“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 House passed in concurrence
- 06/14/2025 Placed on the House Consent Calendar (06/18/2025)
- 06/12/2025 Senate read and passed
- 06/10/2025 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/12/2025)
- 06/10/2025 Committee recommends passage
- 06/07/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (06/10/2025)
- 06/06/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government