SB 2148 Rhode Island Senate · 2026 Regular Session

AN ACT RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -- RETAIL LICENSES

SB 2148 requires liquor license holders in Westerly to carry liability insurance. This directly affects businesses that sell alcohol in Westerly, including bars, restaurants, and retail stores with alcohol licenses. The key provision mandates that all retail alcohol licenses must include proof of liability insurance as a condition of renewal or issuance. The bill aims to ensure businesses have financial protection for potential incidents involving alcohol service.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
House Passage
Apr 2026
Signed into Law
May 2026
Introduced Jan 16, 2026 Signed May 6, 2026
Floor votes · Senate Mar 31, 2026

How they voted

340
Passed · 2 other
Total votes 36
Mar 31, 2026
D Democratic32
30 Yea 2
93% Yea
R Republican4
4 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
15
Key actions
4
Committee
4
Apr 28, 2026
Lower · Passed
04/28/2026 House passed Sub A in concurrence
lower
Apr 15, 2026
Legislature · Passed
04/15/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A in concurrence
legislature
Apr 1, 2026
Committee
04/01/2026 Referred to House Municipal Government & Housing
lower
Mar 31, 2026
Upper · Passed
03/31/2026 Senate passed Sub A
upper
Mar 26, 2026
Legislature · Passed
03/26/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
legislature
Mar 12, 2026
Committee
03/12/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
legislature
Jan 16, 2026
Introduced
01/16/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary
upper
3 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors