Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 954: AN ACT RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -- LICENSES GENERALLY
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 954 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on April 4, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -- LICENSES GENERALLY. Primary sponsor: Pam Lauria (Democratic), Meghan Kallman (Democratic), Bridget Valverde (Democratic), John Burke (Democratic), Brian Thompson (Democratic), Mark McKenney (Democratic), Pete Appollonio (Democratic), Bob Britto (Democratic), Sue Sosnowski (Democratic), Dawn Euer (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 8, 2025): 05/08/2025 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.
Establishes and funds the SafeRIde program, which provides transportation, free of charge, to persons suspected of having a blood alcohol concentration that prohibits legal operation of a vehicle.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pam Lauria | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
| Meghan Kallman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Bridget Valverde | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
| John Burke | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Brian Thompson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Mark McKenney | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
| Pete Appollonio | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| Bob Britto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 18 |
| Sue Sosnowski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 37 |
| Dawn Euer | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 05/08/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 05/05/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/08/2025)
- 04/04/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary