H7043Introduced in the House
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.
Introduced by Samuel Azzinaro, District 37
What does this bill do?
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Official description
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -- RETAIL LICENSES - 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.
Where it stands
Effective without Governor's signature
May 6, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate Committee on Judiciary: Passage of Sub A in concurrence · March 26, 2026
9
Yes
0
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
10 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jacob Bissaillon | 1 | Yes |
| Ana Quezada | 2 | Yes |
| John Burke | 9 | Yes |
| Dawn Euer | 13 | Absent |
| Thomas Paolino | 17 | Yes |
| Andrew Dimitri | 25 | Yes |
| Todd Patalano | 26 | Yes |
| Mark McKenney | 30 | Yes |
| Matthew LaMountain | 31 | Yes |
| Leonidas Raptakis | 33 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (01/20/2026)
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Scheduled for consideration
Meeting postponed (01/27/2026)
Scheduled for consideration (02/11/2026)
Proposed Substitute
Committee recommends passage of Sub A
Placed on House Calendar (03/05/2026)
House passed Sub A
Referred to Senate Judiciary
Scheduled for consideration (03/26/2026)
Committee recommends passage of Sub A in concurrence
Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (04/28/2026)
Senate passed Sub A in concurrence
Transmitted to Governor
Effective without Governor's signature
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