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RI H8011
Bill
Status
2/27/2026
Primary Sponsor
Stephen Casey
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AI Summary
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Repeals Rhode Island General Law § 3-7-19, which currently prohibits Retailers' Class B, C, N, and I liquor licenses from being issued for buildings within 200 feet of schools or places of public worship
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Eliminates the provision allowing adjoining property owners within 200 feet to file objections blocking liquor license approval
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Removes the special East Providence restriction that prohibits Class A licenses within 500 feet of schools or places of worship
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Eliminates all 75 location-specific exemptions previously granted to municipalities including Providence, Newport, Pawtucket, Cranston, and others for particular parcels near schools or churches
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Takes effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Repeals § 3-7-19 which prohibits retail liquor licenses within two hundred feet (200') of schools and religious institutions.
Alcoholic Beverages
Last Action
Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing
2/27/2026