Pretty soon, drinking out at a bar may be a very different experience in New York.
A state lawmaker from western New York is pushing a bill that would require bars and nightspots to offer protective lids on drinks.
According to ABC News in Buffalo, Erie County Legislator Taisha St. Jean Tard is leading the effort after a local county resolution failed last year. She says the proposal will go to Albany and she hopes lawmakers there will pass it. According to the lawmaker, one out of thirteen students who go out to bars is reportedly getting drugged, which is a staggering statistic.
Right now, the proposal would mean any bar or club would have to offer a lid if a customer wants one. Supporters say it’s a small step that could make evenings out safer, especially for young people and anyone who goes out with friends.
Law Already Passed in California
California has already passed a similar law aimed at preventing drink tampering. Starting July 1, bars and nightclubs across the state must have drink lids available for customers who ask for them…