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Panel considers bill to clarify that legally authorized noncitizen workers may sell or deliver alcohol
Summary
Senate Bill 89 would allow noncitizens who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. — including H‑2B and J‑1 visa holders — to sell or deliver alcoholic beverages. Sponsors said court language in the current statute unintentionally excluded seasonal visa workers commonly employed in tourism; industry groups supported the clarification.
Senate Bill 89 would amend statute language to allow noncitizens who are legally authorized to work in the United States (for example, H‑2B or J‑1 visa holders) to sell or deliver alcoholic beverages for licensed businesses.
Max Taylor introduced the bill on behalf of Senator Ricciardi, saying the current statute refers to U.S. citizens and “legal resident aliens” and therefore unintentionally excluded many seasonal visa…
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