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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz<\/a> signed a bill Tuesday allowing nursing home residents to drink alcohol, clearing the way for “happy hour” in senior living facilities.<\/p>\n

Previously, Minnesota law<\/a> barred facilities from organizing events that included alcohol without a liquor license. The new “Grandparents\u2019 Happy Hour” law allows nursing homes and assisted living facilities to serve alcohol without one.<\/p>\n

The measure also updates the state\u2019s liquor laws, allowing some cities to issue licenses and easing rules for certain businesses, including nursing homes and University of Minnesota facilities.<\/p>\n

Walz announced the bill in a post on X, encouraging seniors to enjoy a drink.<\/p>\n

STATE OFFICIALS AND DAYCARE MANAGER PUSH BACK ON VIRAL VIDEO FRAUD ALLEGATIONS IN MINNESOTA<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

“Living in a nursing home shouldn\u2019t mean giving up everyday freedoms,” Walz wrote in a post on X. “I just signed a bill allowing seniors living in nursing homes to consume alcohol – so that everyone can enjoy happy hour<\/a>!”<\/p>\n

The law requires staff serving alcohol to be at least 18 years old, and facilities are responsible for ensuring residents do not overindulge<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The bill drew attention during the legislative session, largely due to Anita LeBrun, an 88-year-old resident of an assisted living facility whose support went viral.<\/p>\n

FEDERAL PROSECUTORS OPEN INVESTIGATION INTO WALZ, FREY OVER ALLEGED IMPEDING OF LAW ENFORCEMENT<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

“My friends and I love happy hour, just like many of you do, I am sure,” LeBrun said before the House Commerce, Finance and Policy Committee last month.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“Over a shared drink, we get to reminisce about parts of our lives, military service, raising a family, the loss of a friend, and celebrating the golden phase of our lives too,” she said.<\/p>\n

LeBrun also told a state Senate committee that living in an assisted facility “doesn\u2019t mean that we should have fewer freedoms than anyone else.”<\/p>\n

BIDEN-ERA HEALTH OFFICIALS QUIETLY URGED LIMITING ADULT ALCOHOL INTAKE AS TRUMP TAKES REINS FOR NEW GUIDANCE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

She later appeared on “Fox & Friends,” describing social gatherings with snacks and music where residents previously had to bring their own alcohol due to restrictions.<\/p>\n

While policies vary, senior living communities<\/a> in many states allow residents to drink or host informal social hours.<\/p>\n

Minnesota\u2019s rules stood out because they limited how facilities could organize and serve alcohol in communal settings.<\/p>\n

“Living in a nursing home or assisted living facility should not mean giving up everyday freedoms,” Walz said in a statement.\u00a0“This bipartisan bill increases independence and safety under clear regulations, while ensuring residents are treated with the respect and dignity they deserve\u2014including the ability to\u00a0get together for\u00a0happy hour.”<\/p>\n

As the bill was considered, industry advocates said it would preserve small routines that support quality of life.<\/p>\n

“Ultimately, the \u2018free the happy hour\u2019 bill is about restoring a fundamental expectation \u2014 that moving into a senior living community does not mean giving up one\u2019s autonomy,” LeadingAge Minnesota, an industry group that represents senior living providers, said in a statement last month.<\/p>\n

Fox News Digital’s Deirdre Bardolf contributed to this report.<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Source – https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/politics\/minnesota-allows-happy-hour-nursing-homes-new-law-easing-alcohol-restrictions <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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