We might be able to legally drink at Dartmouth under 21
Will this help or hurt students?
State representative Max Abramson has introduced Bill 1606, which would allow over-18s to drink under the supervision of anyone over 21.
This could bring a much longed-for end to expensive fake IDs, SNS harassment and fraternity probation for underage drinking violations.
Arguing in favor of the bill, Max Abramson said: “Every other western country has a drinking age of 19 or lower, and their teenage alcoholism rates are lower.”
Lowering the age gives young adults the opportunity to drink under the supervision of more mature, responsible drinkers, ultimately causing a reduction in alcoholism and high risk binge drinking.
If the bill passes, it will come into effect on January 1st 2017 – just in time for Winter Carnival.