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S2148Introduced in the Senate

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 three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000).

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Introduced by Victoria Gu, District 38

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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 three hundred thousand dollars ($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

3 recorded votes · each counted separately

HouseStage: Passage In Concurrence · April 28, 2026

67

Yes

0

No

8

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Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/12/2026)

  3. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  4. Scheduled for consideration (03/26/2026)

  5. Proposed Substitute

  6. Committee recommends passage of Sub A

  7. Placed on Senate Calendar (03/31/2026)

  8. Senate passed Sub A

  9. Referred to House Municipal Government & Housing

  10. Scheduled for consideration (04/15/2026)

  11. Committee recommends passage of Sub A in concurrence

  12. Placed on the House Consent Calendar (04/28/2026)

  13. House passed Sub A in concurrence

  14. Transmitted to Governor

  15. Effective without Governor's signature

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