Bill > HB1019

This bill proposes lowering the legal drinking age from 21 to 18, with the critical caveat that individuals between 18 and 21 may only possess and consume alcoholic liquor when a parent or guardian is present. The bill would modify multiple sections of Illinois law, including the Liquor Control Act, the Video Gaming Act, and the Innkeeper Protection Act, to reflect this change. Specifically, the legislation would allow 18 to 21-year-olds to possess and consume alcohol in licensed establishments and other settings, but only when accompanied by a parent or guardian. The bill also adjusts related provisions about alcohol sales, delivery, and age verification to align with this new standard. This change would represent a significant shift in Illinois' alcohol regulations, potentially giving 18 to 20-year-olds more limited access to alcoholic beverages while still maintaining parental oversight. The modifications would impact various contexts, including retail sales, video gaming establishments, hotel accommodations, and other licensed venues where alcohol is served or sold.

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1019&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104