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RI H7043

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Samuel Azzinaro

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Retail liquor license applicants in the town of Westerly must file a certificate of insurance with minimum coverage of $300,000 for commercial, general-liability, liquor liability, and property-damage coverage

  • The town of Westerly must be named as an additional insured on the policy, and advance notice must be provided before any modification or cancellation

  • Insurance carriers must be licensed in Rhode Island

  • Extends existing insurance requirements already applicable to Burrillville and North Providence to include Westerly

  • Takes effect upon passage

Legislative Description

Requires that applicants for a retail liquor license in the town of Westerly acquire commercial, general-liability, liquor liability and property damage insurance coverage in the amount of $300,000.

Alcoholic Beverages

Last Action

Referred to Senate Judiciary

3/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/13/2026
Municipal Government & Housing1/9/2026

Full Bill Text

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