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Committee hears opponents warn of safety, licensing burdens on bill allowing 18–20 year‑olds to drink beer or wine with parent or guardian
Summary
Senate Bill 195 would let people aged 18–20 possess and consume beer or table wine in the presence of a parent, legal guardian or spouse when permitted by a licensee and local jurisdiction.
Senator Jeremy Trevis opened the hearing on Senate Bill 195 by saying the bill would permit a person “at least 18 years of age but under the age of 21” to possess and consume beer or table wine if a parent, legal guardian or spouse age 21 or older is present and gives consent. The bill also makes local governments able to opt in and requires licensees to authorize the practice.
The Montana Restaurant Association and several hospitality and distillers’ witnesses opposed the bill, warning of operational and liability complications in tasting rooms and restaurants and urging rejection. Brad Griffin of…
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