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RI S2148

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/16/2026

Primary Sponsor

Victoria Gu

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds Westerly to the list of Rhode Island towns requiring retail liquor license applicants to carry commercial, general-liability, liquor liability, and property-damage insurance coverage

  • Sets minimum insurance coverage at $300,000, or an alternative amount established by local ordinance

  • Requires insurance certificates to name the town of Westerly as an additional insured and mandate advance notice before any policy modification or cancellation

  • Insurance must be obtained from a carrier licensed in Rhode Island

  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Liquor licenses in Westerly required to have liability insurance.

Alcoholic Beverages

Last Action

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/16/2026

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