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RI H7664
Bill
Status
2/11/2026
Primary Sponsor
Stephen Casey
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AI Summary
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Class P licensed caterers may now purchase alcoholic beverages from either retail or wholesale establishments in Rhode Island, removing the previous requirement that only Class B license holders could buy at wholesale prices
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Wholesalers may refuse to fulfill caterer orders or set minimum quantity and dollar value requirements per order
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Caterers may now serve alcoholic beverages provided by the event host at their residence, provided the alcohol remains under the caterer's control for the entire time they are onsite
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Removes the provision that allowed caterers holding both Class P and Class B licenses to purchase at wholesale, replacing it with wholesale access for all Class P holders
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Takes effect upon passage
Legislative Description
Allows holders of a Class P license to purchase alcoholic beverages from either a retail or wholesale establishment in the State of Rhode Island.
Alcoholic Beverages
Last Action
Introduced, referred to House Small Business
2/11/2026