MINNESOTA – Governor Tim Walz has signed the “Grandparents Happy Hour Bill” allowing those living in nursing homes, boarding homes and assisted living facilities and their guests to drink alcohol during activities or events organized for residents.
“Living in a nursing home shouldn’t mean giving up everyday freedoms,” Walz said.
The law requires staff serving alcohol to be 18 years old and facilities are responsible for making sure people aren’t overserved.
Before this bill was signed by Walz, licensed facilities weren’t allowed to coordinate a happy hour without a permit and some cities didn’t have liquor permits fitting their situation.
The bill also allows county boards to issue seasonal on-sale licenses to resorts.
