Bill > SB89

This bill modifies existing New Hampshire law (RSA 179:20, I) to expand who can sell or deliver alcohol by replacing the previous restriction that limited such employment to U.S. citizens or legal resident aliens with broader language allowing non-citizens who are legally authorized to work in the United States to perform these roles. Specifically, the bill removes the term "legal resident alien" and replaces it with "non-citizen who is legally authorized to work", which effectively broadens the pool of potential alcohol delivery workers. This change means that individuals with valid work authorization documents, such as those with temporary work visas (like H-1B, L-1, or O-1 visas) or employment authorization documents, would now be legally permitted to work in alcohol sales and delivery positions in New Hampshire. The bill includes a standard implementation clause stating that it will take effect 60 days after its passage, which provides businesses and workers time to understand and adapt to the new regulations.

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https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/bill_docket.aspx?lsr=1069&sy=2025&sortoption=&txtsessionyear=2025&txtbillnumber=SB89