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RI H8009
Bill
Status
2/27/2026
Primary Sponsor
Joshua Giraldo
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AI Summary
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Licensed establishments may sell and serve alcohol from 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m. the following day (23 hours) during June 11 through July 19, 2026, coinciding with the FIFA World Cup Tournament
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Municipalities may opt out, limit, or modify the extended hours through a city or town council resolution, but cannot restrict below normal permissible service hours
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No application or fee required for licensees to participate in the temporary extension
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Licensees must notify local licensing authority or police department at least 24 hours before operating under extended hours
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Act takes effect upon passage and applies to all licensed areas at establishments with on-premises consumption licenses
Legislative Description
Authorizes temporary periods for extended service hours under existing liquor licenses for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Tournament, subject to limitations or opt out by a municipality via council resolution.
Alcoholic Beverages
Last Action
Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing
2/27/2026