Extended Last Call for Bars Approved

State lawmakers on Wednesday voted to extend last call at bars and other establishments to 2 a.m.

Currently, state law mandates a 1 a.m. last call for alcohol service.

The measure approved is only valid in a community if its Board of Selectmen or City Council signs off, according to the Associated Press.

Supporters of the change said it aligns closing hours with bars in surrounding states. Current statute allows on-premise licensees to sell from 6 a.m. to 1 a.m., seven days a week.

The bill lawmakers approved Wednesday next goes to Gov. Maggie Hassan for approval.

Sponsors of the bill are Reps. Mark Warden (R-Manchester), Laura Jones (R-Rochester), and Emily Sandblade (R-Manchester).

Read the bill

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