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Ref to the Com on Appropriations, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House2026-05-05

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Plain Language Summary

This bill requires bars and other establishments with on-premises alcohol permits to provide free drinking water to customers who request it. The water must meet federal and state purity standards and be served in a container holding at least 6 fluid ounces, and the requirement applies during hours when alcohol can be sold.

Arguments in Favor

• •Supporters argue this bill promotes public health and safety by encouraging customers to stay hydrated while drinking alcohol, which can reduce alcohol-related harms and impaired driving.
• •They contend that providing water is a minimal cost for establishments and reflects a common practice already followed by many bars, making it a reasonable health protection measure that benefits both customers and communities.

Arguments Against

• •Opponents may argue this creates an unfunded mandate that increases operating costs for bar owners, particularly small businesses, without compensation.
• •They contend that water provision should be a business decision rather than a legal requirement, and that enforcement and compliance monitoring would create additional regulatory burden on the Division of Alcohol Law Enforcement.