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RI S2626
Bill
Status
2/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Hanna Gallo
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AI Summary
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Department of Health would charge food service establishments an additional $50 annual fee, transferred to the Department of Labor and Training's new "Hospitality Training Restricted Receipt Account"
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Funds would support hospitality industry workforce training grants, including certified food and alcohol safety training programs offered in multiple languages
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Account would be exempt from the state's standard 15% indirect cost recovery that typically transfers restricted receipt funds to the general fund
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Spending from the account requires appropriation by the General Assembly
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Effective date: January 1, 2027
Legislative Description
Establishes a restricted receipt account at the DLT for hospitality industry workforce training grants, funded by an annual $50 dollar fee to be charged by RIDOH to food service establishments.
Food And Drugs
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Senate Labor and Gaming
2/13/2026