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Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 3000: AN ACT RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -- RETAIL LICENSES

Enacted 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 3000 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 -- RETAIL LICENSES. Primary sponsor: Meghan Kallman (Democratic), Jonathon Acosta (Democratic), Tiara Mack (Democratic), Linda Ujifusa (Democratic), Lammis Vargas (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic), Bridget Valverde (Democratic), David Tikoian (Democratic), Alana DiMario (Democratic), Pam Lauria (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 18, 2026): 06/18/2026 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.

Requires licensed retailers authorized to sell intoxicating beverages to provide a lid to a consumer upon request.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Meghan KallmanPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate15
Jonathon AcostaPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate16
Tiara MackPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate6
Linda UjifusaPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate11
Lammis VargasPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate28
Melissa MurrayPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate24
Bridget ValverdePrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate35
David TikoianPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate22
Alana DiMarioPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate36
Pam LauriaPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate32

“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. 06/18/2026 Signed by Governor
  2. 06/16/2026 Transmitted to Governor
  3. 06/11/2026 Senate passed Sub B in concurrence
  4. 06/11/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/11/2026)
  5. 06/11/2026 House passed Sub B
  6. 06/10/2026 Placed on House Calendar (06/11/2026)
  7. 06/10/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub B
  8. 06/08/2026 Proposed Substitute
  9. 06/08/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/10/2026)
  10. 05/20/2026 Referred to House Committee on Small Business
  11. 05/19/2026 Senate passed Sub A
  12. 05/15/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (05/19/2026)

Showing 12 most recent of 18 actions. Full history

Sources

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