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Read. Follow. Verify.Rhode Island authorizes local liquor boards to grant temporary extended indoor service hours for 2026 FIFA World Cup matches
Last action · May 29, 2026: Signed by GovernorSponsors: Joshua Giraldo and 3 others
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What This Bill Does
Rhode Island allows to optionally grant temporary extended indoor operating hours for existing liquor license holders during specific 2026 FIFA World Cup Tournament matches.
Licensed bars and restaurants may legally serve alcohol during extended hours for designated soccer matches if approved by their local municipality, changing the operating schedule for hospitality businesses.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
liquor license holders
Existing license holders become eligible to apply for temporary extended indoor operating hours during designated World Cup matches if approved by their local authority.
local licensing authorities
Municipal licensing boards gain the discretion to review and approve temporary extended service hours for local establishments.
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Current status: Signed into law.
Procedural history
12 actions- May 29, 2026EnrolledSigned by Governor
- May 28, 2026Transmitted to Governor
- May 28, 2026FloorSenate passed Sub A in concurrence
- May 22, 2026Placed on Senate Calendar (05/28/2026)
- May 5, 2026FloorHouse passed Sub A
- May 1, 2026Placed on House Calendar (05/05/2026)
Show 6 earlier actions
- Apr 29, 2026FloorCommittee recommends passage of Sub A
- Apr 24, 2026Proposed Substitute
- Apr 24, 2026Scheduled for consideration (04/29/2026)
- Mar 24, 2026Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- Mar 20, 2026Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/24/2026)
- Feb 27, 2026IntroducedIntroduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing
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- Controversy15Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment10Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz35Current news / social attention level
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