BATON ROUGE, La. – A invoice filed prematurely of this month’s legislative session would bar anybody beneath the age of 21 from Louisiana bars.
The “CARD ‘EM” invoice — SB 194 — was drafted by State Sen. Beth Mizell, a Republican from Franklinton. Its introduction follows the loss of life of LSU pupil Madison Brooks after an evening of underage consuming at a Tigerland bar.
Mizell believes the measure might assist forestall tragedies by making it tougher for younger individuals to acquire alcohol. Whereas the state’s consuming age is 21, these 18 and older are permitted inside bars and taverns.
“It is time for Louisiana to hitch the remainder of the nation and prohibit anybody beneath 21 from getting into a bar,” Mizell mentioned.
The state legislature convenes on April 10.