AN ACT RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -- RETAIL LICENSES (Requires licensed retailers authorized to sell intoxicating beverages to provide a lid to a consumer upon request.)
AN ACT RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -- RETAIL LICENSES (Requires licensed retailers authorized to sell intoxicating beverages to provide a lid to a consumer upon request.)
Small Business
Enacted
This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.
Sponsor
Speakman, Spears, Boylan
Last action
2026-06-18
Official status
Signed by Governor
Effective date
Not listed
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AN ACT RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -- RETAIL LICENSES (Requires licensed retailers authorized to sell intoxicating beverages to provide a lid to a consumer upon request.)
AN ACT RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -- RETAIL LICENSES (Requires licensed retailers authorized to sell intoxicating beverages to provide a lid to a consumer upon request.)
What This Bill Does
AN ACT RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -- RETAIL LICENSES (Requires licensed retailers authorized to sell intoxicating beverages to provide a lid to a consumer upon request.)
Limits and Unknowns
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Plain English: H7975A
2026 -- H 7975 SUBSTITUTE A
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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY
JANUARY SESSION, A.D.
H7975A
2026 -- H 7975 SUBSTITUTE A
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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY
JANUARY SESSION, A.D.
2026
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A N A C T
RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -- RETAIL LICENSES
Introduced By:
Representatives Speakman, Spears, and Boylan
Date Introduced:
February 27, 2026
Referred To:
House Small Business
It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:
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SECTION 1.
Chapter 3-7 of the General Laws entitled "Retail Licenses" is hereby amended
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by adding thereto the following section:
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3-7-30.
Licensed retailers to provide drink covers upon request.
Bill History
2026-06-18Governor
Signed by Governor
2026-06-16Governor
Transmitted to Governor
2026-06-11Rhode Island General Assembly
Placed on Senate Calendar (06/11/2026)
2026-06-11Senate
Senate passed Sub A in concurrence
2026-06-09Committee
Committee recommends passage of Sub A in concurrence
2026-06-05Rhode Island General Assembly
Scheduled for consideration (06/09/2026)
2026-05-22Rhode Island General Assembly
Referred to Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs
2026-05-19House
House passed Sub A
2026-05-15Rhode Island General Assembly
Placed on House Calendar (05/19/2026)
2026-05-14Committee
Committee recommends passage of Sub A
2026-05-11Rhode Island General Assembly
Scheduled for consideration (05/14/2026)
2026-05-11Rhode Island General Assembly
Proposed Substitute
2026-03-25Committee
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
2026-03-20Rhode Island General Assembly
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/25/2026)
2026-02-27Rhode Island General Assembly
Introduced, referred to House Small Business
Official Summary Text
AN ACT RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -- RETAIL LICENSES (Requires licensed retailers authorized to sell intoxicating beverages to provide a lid to a consumer upon request.)
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H7975A
2026 -- H 7975 SUBSTITUTE A
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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY
JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2026
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A N A C T
RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -- RETAIL LICENSES
Introduced By:
Representatives Speakman, Spears, and Boylan
Date Introduced:
February 27, 2026
Referred To:
House Small Business
It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:
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SECTION 1. Chapter 3-7 of the General Laws entitled "Retail Licenses" is hereby amended
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by adding thereto the following section:
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3-7-30. Licensed retailers to provide drink covers upon request.
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(a) All holders of retail licenses authorized to sell intoxicating beverages to customers for
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the purpose of onsite consumption shall upon request, provide a lid with a customer’s drink. For
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purposes of this section, “lid” means a removable cover of any size that attaches to the rim of a
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corresponding beverage container. The lid is not required to fit all containers in which alcoholic
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beverages are served on the premises but shall fit at least one.
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(b) The licensee may charge an additional fee for providing a lid with a customer’s drink,
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which shall not exceed a reasonable amount based on the wholesale cost of those lids.
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(c) This section does not prevent a licensee from offering lids to their customers free of
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charge.
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(d) A sole violation of this section shall result in a warning by the department for the first
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offense.
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SECTION 2. This act shall take effect on January 1, 2027.
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EXPLANATION
BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL
OF
A N A C T
RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -- RETAIL LICENSES
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This act would require licensed retailers authorized to sell intoxicating beverages to
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provide a lid to a consumer upon request.
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This act would take effect on January 1, 2027.
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