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Panel approves measure letting 21-year-olds enter members-only areas of veterans’ clubs under limits, with municipalities retaining local control
Summary
The Commerce and Consumer Affairs subcommittee approved an amendment to allow members of veterans’ organizations to sign in up to four guests under age limits and specified relationships (parent, legal guardian or adult spouse). The vote was 16–1. Enforcement officials told the committee about sign-in, server training and municipal approval steps.
The House Commerce and Consumer Affairs subcommittee voted 16–1 on May 29 to approve an amendment to House Bill 565 that would allow a veteran or member of a veterans’ organization (for example, a VFW post) to sign in certain 21‑year‑olds into members-only areas under narrow conditions.
Sponsors said the change mirrors restaurant sign-in language and is intended for situations such as award ceremonies held in members’ rooms rather than the larger public hall. Under the language discussed in…
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