Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HB 8009
AN ACT RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -- TEMPORARY EXTENDED SERVICE HOURS
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Allows, but not require, local licensing authorities to grant temporary periods for extended indoor service hours under existing liquor licenses for certain 2026 FIFA World Cup Tournament matches.
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Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:06 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 5, 2026 House | PASSAGE | pass | Set your home in Rhode Island to see |
Actions
- May 29, 2026
05/29/2026 Signed by Governor - May 28, 2026
05/28/2026 Transmitted to Governor - May 28, 2026 · Senate
05/28/2026 Senate passed Sub A in concurrence - May 22, 2026 · Senate
05/22/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (05/28/2026) - May 5, 2026 · House
05/05/2026 House passed Sub A - May 1, 2026 · House
05/01/2026 Placed on House Calendar (05/05/2026) - Apr 29, 2026 · Legislature
04/29/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A - Apr 24, 2026 · Legislature
04/24/2026 Proposed Substitute - Apr 24, 2026 · Legislature
04/24/2026 Scheduled for consideration (04/29/2026) - Mar 24, 2026 · Legislature
03/24/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - Mar 20, 2026 · Legislature
03/20/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/24/2026) - Feb 27, 2026 · House
02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing