Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HB 7493
AN ACT RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -- MANUFACTURING AND WHOLESALE LICENSES
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Carson (Democratic)
- Speakman (Democratic)
- DeSimone (Democratic)
- McGaw (Democratic)
- Cotter (Democratic)
- Cortvriend (Democratic)
- Voas (Democratic)
- Shallcross Smith (Democratic)
- Caldwell (Democratic)
- McEntee (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Allows a brewery to sell, deliver, and distribute its own malt beverages directly to retailers without using a wholesaler. The holder of a license for a brewery may also have 1 additional location for the retail sale of alcohol.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Mar 25, 2026 · Legislature
03/25/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - Mar 20, 2026 · Legislature
03/20/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/25/2026) - Feb 4, 2026 · House
02/04/2026 Introduced, referred to House Small Business