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RI S2148
Bill
Status
1/16/2026
Primary Sponsor
Victoria Gu
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AI Summary
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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
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Sets minimum insurance coverage at $300,000, or an alternative amount established by local ordinance
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Requires insurance certificates to name the town of Westerly as an additional insured and mandate advance notice before any policy modification or cancellation
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Insurance must be obtained from a carrier licensed in Rhode Island
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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