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Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 2986: AN ACT RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -- REGULATION OF SALES

In committee Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

SB 2986 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on March 4, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -- REGULATION OF SALES. Primary sponsor: Frank Ciccone (Democratic), Matt LaMountain (Democratic), Lou DiPalma (Democratic), David Tikoian (Democratic), John Burke (Democratic), Walter Felag (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 31, 2026): 03/31/2026 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.

Prohibits the holding of multiple drivers licenses or identification cards and would change the term "re-constructed salvage" to "rebuilt salvage" for purposes of the Rhode Island salvage law.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Frank CicconePrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate7
Matt LaMountainPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate31
Lou DiPalmaPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate12
David TikoianPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate22
John BurkePrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate9
Walter FelagPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate10

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. 03/31/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
  2. 03/27/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/31/2026)
  3. 03/04/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source