Rhode Island 2026 Session Status: Enacted 4 D cosponsors

HB 7043 — AN ACT RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -- RETAIL LICENSES

Last action — 05/06/2026 Effective without Governor's signature

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed House
  4. ✓
    Passed Senate
  5. ✓
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 09, 2026. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Dan McKee (Democratic) on May 06, 2026.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 78% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

How often bills like it became law.

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 4 sponsors

    4 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (4 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

Requires liquor license applicants in Westerly to have specific insurance coverage.

The bill mandates that applicants for a retail liquor license in Westerly obtain insurance coverage of at least $300,000, including commercial and liquor liability. This measure aims to ensure appropriate insurance protections for businesses serving alcoholic beverages.

What this means for you
  • Small Business: This means retail liquor license applicants in Westerly must secure substantial insurance coverage.

Summary

Requires that applicants for a retail liquor license in the town of Westerly acquire commercial, general-liability, liquor liability and property damage insurance coverage in the amount of $300,000.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. 05/06/2026 Effective without Governor's signature

  2. 04/28/2026 Transmitted to Governor

  3. 04/28/2026 Senate passed Sub A in concurrence

  4. 04/24/2026 Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (04/28/2026)

  5. 03/26/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A in concurrence

  6. 03/24/2026 Scheduled for consideration (03/26/2026)

  7. 03/13/2026 Referred to Senate Judiciary

  8. 03/05/2026 House passed Sub A

  9. 02/19/2026 Placed on House Calendar (03/05/2026)

  10. 02/11/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A

  11. 02/06/2026 Proposed Substitute

  12. 02/06/2026 Scheduled for consideration (02/11/2026)

  13. 01/27/2026 Meeting postponed (01/27/2026)

  14. 01/23/2026 Scheduled for consideration

  15. 01/20/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  16. 01/16/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (01/20/2026)

  17. 01/09/2026 Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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4 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 110 not signed on

Sponsors (4)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (110)

110 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

PASSAGE

Passed 68 Yea · 0 Nay · 7 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 55006
Independent 1000
Republican 9001
Unaffiliated 3000
Total 68007
% of votes cast 91%0%0%9%
How each member voted (75)
Member Party Vote
Mr. Speaker — Yea
O'Brien — Yea
ShallcrossSmith — Yea
Alex Finkelman Democratic Not Voting
Alex Marszalkowski Democratic Yea
Anthony J. DeSimone Democratic Yea
Arthur Handy Democratic Yea
Arthur J. Corvese Democratic Yea
Brandon C. Potter Democratic Yea
Brandon T. Voas Democratic Yea
Brian Patrick Kennedy Democratic Yea
Carol Hagan McEntee Democratic Yea
Charlene M. Lima Democratic Yea
Cherie L. Cruz Democratic Yea
Christopher R. Blazejewski Democratic Yea
David A. Bennett Democratic Yea
David Morales Democratic Yea
Deborah A. Fellela Democratic Yea
Earl A. Read, III Democratic Yea
Edith H. Ajello Democratic Yea
Enrique George Sanchez Democratic Yea
Evan P. Shanley Democratic Yea
Grace Diaz Democratic Yea
Gregory J. Costantino Democratic Yea
Jacquelyn M. Baginski Democratic Yea
Jason Knight Democratic Yea
Jenni A. Furtado Democratic Yea
Jennifer A. Stewart Democratic Yea
Jennifer Smith Boylan Democratic Yea
John G. Edwards Democratic Yea
John J. Lombardi Democratic Yea
Jose F. Batista Democratic Yea
Joseph J. Solomon, Jr. Democratic Yea
Joseph M. McNamara Democratic Yea
Joshua J. Giraldo Democratic Yea
Julie A. Casimiro Democratic Yea
June Speakman Democratic Yea
Justine A. Caldwell Democratic Yea
Karen Alzate Democratic Yea
Katherine S. Kazarian Democratic Yea
Kathleen A. Fogarty Democratic Yea
Lauren H. Carson Democratic Yea
Leonela Felix Democratic Not Voting
Marvin L. Abney Democratic Yea
Mary Duffy Messier Democratic Yea
Matt S. Dawson Democratic Yea
Megan L. Cotter Democratic Yea
Mia A. Ackerman Democratic Yea
Michelle E. McGaw Democratic Yea
Nathan W. Biah Democratic Yea
Patricia A. Serpa Democratic Not Voting
Ramon A. Perez Democratic Not Voting
Raymond A. Hull Democratic Yea
Rebecca M. Kislak Democratic Not Voting
Robert D. Phillips Democratic Yea
Robert E. Craven, Sr. Democratic Not Voting
Samuel A. Azzinaro Democratic Yea
Scott A. Slater Democratic Yea
Stephen M. Casey Democratic Yea
Susan R. Donovan Democratic Yea
Teresa Ann Tanzi Democratic Yea
Terri Cortvriend Democratic Yea
Thomas E. Noret Democratic Yea
Tina L. Spears Democratic Yea
Jon D. Brien Independent Yea
Brian C. Newberry Republican Yea
Christopher G. Paplauskas Republican Yea
David J. Place Republican Yea
George A Nardone Republican Yea
Marie A. Hopkins Republican Not Voting
Michael W. Chippendale Republican Yea
Paul M. Santucci Republican Yea
Richard R. Fascia Republican Yea
Robert J. Quattrocchi Republican Yea
Sherry Roberts Republican Yea

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Subjects

public-safety finance
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 7043 do?
Requires that applicants for a retail liquor license in the town of Westerly acquire commercial, general-liability, liquor liability and property damage insurance coverage in the amount of $300,000.
Who sponsors HB 7043?
HB 7043 is sponsored by Arthur J. Corvese (Democratic), Robert D. Phillips (Democratic), Brian Patrick Kennedy (Democratic), and Samuel A. Azzinaro (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 7043?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 09, 2026. Enacted.
Where can I track HB 7043?
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