When did drinking age change to 21 in ma?
On December 4, 1984, Governor Michael S. Dukakis signed a bill raising the drinking age from 20 to 21 in Massachusetts. This bill was in response to the National Minimum Drinking Age Act which would reduce federal highway funding by 10% for any state that did not adopt a drinking age of 21. Those under 21 can, however, consume alcoholic beverages provided by their parents or grandparents on private premises.
When was the law signed raising the drinking age to 21 in MA?
December 4, 1984
Alcohol laws of Massachusetts
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When did the drinking age of 21 go into effect in MA?
1985
U.S. history of alcohol minimum purchase age by state
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Alcohol laws of Massachusetts
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On December 4, 1984, Massachusetts Governor Michael Dukakis signed a bill raising the state's drinking age from 20 to 21. This bill was in response to the National Minimum Drinking Age Act which would reduce federal highway funding by 10% for any state that did not adopt a drinking age of 21. The new drinking age went into effect beginning in 1985.