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RI H7300
Bill
Status
1/23/2026
Primary Sponsor
Anthony DeSimone
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AI Summary
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Separates the adjoining property owner objection rights from the school/church proximity restrictions into a new standalone section (3-7-19.1) of Rhode Island General Laws
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Preserves the right of landowners owning the greater part of land within 200 feet of a proposed liquor establishment to file objections blocking license issuance
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Clarifies that when municipalities grant exemptions allowing liquor licenses near schools or places of worship, neighboring property owners retain their separate right to object
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Exempts Class B and C license holders whose licenses were issued prior to January 1, 1978 from the adjoining property owner objection provision
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Takes effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
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.
Alcoholic Beverages
Last Action
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
1/27/2026