Despite the economic struggles of the pandemic, Wisconsin may have just got one new law right. On Mar. 26, the state legislature passed a new law which allows bars and restaurants to sell alcohol to go. Previously, only full unopened bottles could be sold to customers, but now cocktails may be sold in individual-sized to-go containers.
After months of lockdowns which have hurt small businesses across the state, this bill will help increase sales for Wisconsin bars and restaurants that have struggled.
The Wisconsin Tavern League is one the biggest advocacy groups for this bill.
“For an industry which has seen a 40% decrease in revenues over the last year, the passage of AB 32 represents some much-needed good news. More must be done to help the struggling hospitality industry but passage of AB 32 is a good start,” the League’s Facebook page said.