Requires certain establishments provide tap water on request
This bill requires certain bars and restaurants to provide tap water to customers upon request at no cost. It applies to businesses with retail licenses for on-premises alcohol consumption, excluding those operating vessels, railroad cars, or aircraft. The water must meet all federal and state purity standards and be served in containers of at least eight ounces per serving. The law would take effect 30 days after becoming official.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Mar 26, 2026
Last action Jun 5, 2026
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Committee
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Jun 5, 2026
Committee
COMMITTED TO RULES
upper
Mar 26, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
James Sanders
DDemocratic
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