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UK · 11 mins ago

One state is making it easier for grandma and grandpa to drink in their assisted living home

Minnesota just passed a law that will make it easier for grandma and grandpa to imbibe and relax at their nursing homes and assisted living communities. Governor Tim Walz signed the "Grandparents' Happy Hour" measure into law on Tuesday, according to CBS News. The law will allow individuals living in assisted living facilities, nursing homes, and boarding care facilities to serve alcohol to residents during social events. The facilities have to notify the state of their intent to serve and adhere to the state's safety standards, but won’t have to navigate the state’s usual liquor licensing restrictions.The law goes into effect on August 1. It’s unclear how many facilities plan to implement alcohol into their social offerings. The wording of the law makes clear that the alcohol offered is t
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