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RI H8250
RI H8250Establishes a specific statutory pathway for distillery manufacturers to receive a distillery off-premises event endorsement under a class P license.
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Introduced
03/06/2026
03/06/2026
In Committee
03/06/2026
03/06/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This act would establish a specific statutory pathway for distillery manufacturers to receive a distillery off-premises event endorsement under a class P license. This endorsement would authorize a licensed distillery to sell and serve distilled spirits manufactured by the licensee at designated events such as private celebrations, weddings, and corporate functions. This act would take effect upon passage.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a specific legal process for distilleries to obtain an endorsement for their existing Class P license, which is a type of license for caterers. This new endorsement, called a "distillery off-premises event endorsement," will allow licensed distilleries to sell and serve their own manufactured distilled spirits at various events like weddings, corporate functions, festivals, and other approved temporary gatherings, potentially using a mobile bar or temporary structure. The bill also mandates that the Department of Business Regulation will create rules for this endorsement, covering aspects like event permits, insurance, server training, and local approvals, and clarifies that only spirits made by the distillery can be sold under this endorsement.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (9)
Karen Alzate (D)*,
Lauren Carson (D),
Megan Cotter (D),
Susan Donovan (D),
Marie Hopkins (R),
Raymond Hull (D),
John Lombardi (D),
Carol McEntee (D),
Jennifer Stewart (D),
Last Action
Committee recommended measure be held for further study (on 03/25/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H8250.pdf |
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