Trumbull Partnership
Against Underage Drinking
About Connecticut’s House Party Law
In Connecticut, it is ILLEGAL to host a party
where
alcohol is consumed by minors.
Anyone under 21 is prohibited from possessing
alcohol on public OR private property. Minors can be fined for violating the law. Individuals who knowingly permit minors to
possess and/or consume alcohol may be fined,
imprisoned, or both. (NOTE: The law does not
prevent parents from allowing their own minor
children to drink alcohol when parents are
present.) Source: Connecticut
Coalition to Stop Underage Drinking
For more information about Connecticut’s
House Party Law including a fact sheet, frequently
asked questions about the law, and recent news
articles, please visit House Bill 5211
View Connecticut General Statutes “House
Party Law,” |
