Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 364: AN ACT RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -- RETAIL LICENSES
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- Passed both chambers
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Plain-language summary
SB 364 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on February 21, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -- RETAIL LICENSES. Primary sponsor: Ana Quezada (Democratic), Val Lawson (Democratic), Linda Ujifusa (Democratic), Lori Urso (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic), Jake Bissaillon (Democratic), Walter Felag (Democratic), Sam Bell (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 16, 2025): 05/16/2025 Referred to House Municipal Government & Housing.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Provides that exemptions to the prohibition of liquor licenses within two hundred feet (200') of schools or places of worship do not eliminate neighboring property owners’ remonstrance rights to object to the license.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ana Quezada | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Val Lawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Linda Ujifusa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Lori Urso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
| Melissa Murray | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Jake Bissaillon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 1 |
| Walter Felag | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Sam Bell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 05/16/2025 Referred to House Municipal Government & Housing
- 05/15/2025 Senate read and passed
- 05/13/2025 Placed on Senate Calendar (05/15/2025)
- 05/13/2025 Committee recommends passage
- 05/09/2025 Scheduled for consideration (05/13/2025)
- 04/09/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/04/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/09/2025)
- 02/21/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs