H7975

Requires licensed retailers authorized to sell intoxicating beverages to provide a lid to a consumer upon request.

Complete·6/18/26

Rhode Island H7975 mandates licensed retailers to provide drink lids upon request to prevent drink tampering.

Rhode Island H7975 amends the General Laws to require licensed retailers authorized to sell intoxicating beverages to provide a lid to a consumer upon request. The law defines a "lid" as a removable cover that attaches to the rim of a beverage container. Retailers must post a notice stating, "Don’t get roofied! Drink lids available here. Ask a staff member for details." Retailers may charge a reasonable fee for the lids but cannot prevent them from offering lids free of charge. A violation results in a warning for the first offense.

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Roll Call Votes

37 Yea

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1 Nay

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Calendar

Jun 9

12:00 AM

Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs Consideration

May 14

12:00 AM

House Small Business Consideration

History

Jun 18

House

Signed by Governor

Jun 16

House

Transmitted to Governor

Jun 11

Senate

Placed on Senate Calendar (06/11/2026)