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RI H8231

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

Robert Quattrocchi

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Town of Scituate authorized to issue up to 3 Class A liquor licenses, regardless of population-based limits that normally apply under state law
  • Creates an exception similar to one already in place for Smithfield, which is authorized to issue 5 Class A licenses irrespective of population
  • Standard state formula limits Class A licenses to 1 per 6,000 inhabitants (or 1 per 4,000 for towns under 20,000 population)
  • Act takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Authorizes the town of Scituate to issue a total of three (3) Class A liquor licenses.

Alcoholic Beverages

Last Action

Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing

3/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Municipal Government & Housing3/4/2026

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