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RI H8230

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

John Lombardi

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds a new exemption (subsection 76) to Rhode Island's alcoholic beverage retail licensing law allowing the Providence Board of Licenses to grant Class C, Class B, or Class BV liquor licenses at 819 Westminster Street (Plat 029, Lot 129)

  • The exemption bypasses standard restrictions that prohibit liquor licenses within 200 feet of schools, churches, or places of public worship

  • The property-specific exemption follows the same format as 75 other location-based exemptions previously granted to properties across Rhode Island municipalities

  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Allows for the issuance of a Class BV liquor license for the property located at 819 Westminster Street in the city of Providence.

Alcoholic Beverages

Last Action

Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing

3/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Municipal Government & Housing3/4/2026

Full Bill Text

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