House passes alcohol bill sponsor says was lesson in ‘collaboration and finding balance’

Utah

The Utah House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed legislation Friday that makes significant changes to Utah’s alcohol laws, among them giving restaurants that serve alcohol alternatives to the so-called “Zion curtain.” While changes to the law that requires preparation of alcoholic drinks to take place behind a barrier was a focus for many people, the sponsor of HB442, House Majority Leader Brad Wilson, R-Kaysville, said the bill has many other facets intended to reduce overconsumption, underage drinking and level the playing field in the state’s hospitality industry.