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

Plain-English Summary

This Rhode Island bill would require any licensed retailer that sells alcoholic beverages to provide a lid to customers upon request. In other words, if you buy a drink at a store or other licensed establishment, you would be able to ask for a lid to cover your cup or container, and the retailer would be legally required to provide one.

The bill would primarily affect businesses that hold retail licenses to sell alcohol in Rhode Island, such as liquor stores, convenience stores, or similar retailers. These businesses would need to have lids available and ready to give out when a customer asks. Customers who want a covered container for their drink would benefit from the added convenience and the ability to prevent spills.

Currently, the bill has been referred to the House Small Business Committee, where it has been scheduled for a hearing and recommended to be held for further study, meaning lawmakers are still reviewing it and it has not yet moved forward toward a vote.