This bill amends existing law to allow the consumption of alcoholic beverages in restrooms, which were previously prohibited. Specifically, it removes the term "restrooms" from the list of areas where beverages or liquor cannot be served or consumed, as outlined in RSA 179:27, II. The updated legal language now states that no beverages or liquor shall be served or consumed in foyers, hallways, kitchens, or other areas not approved for service by the liquor commission, effectively permitting consumption in restrooms.

The bill is set to take effect 60 days after its passage, with an effective date of August 25, 2025. It was approved on June 26, 2025, and enacted in accordance with Article 44, Part II of the New Hampshire Constitution, without the governor's signature.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 179:27
As Amended by the House: 179:27
Version adopted by both bodies: 179:27
CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION: 179:27