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U.S. history of alcohol minimum purchase age by state

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U.S. history of alcohol minimum purchase age by state

The alcohol laws of the United States regarding minimum age for purchase have changed over time. In colonial America, generally speaking, there were no purchase ages, and alcohol consumption by young teenagers was common, even in taverns. In post-Revolutionary America, such freedom gradually reduced due to religious sentiments (as embodied in the temperance movement) and a growing recognition in the medical community about the dangers of alcohol. The more modern history is given in the table below. Unless otherwise noted, if different alcohol categories have different minimum purchase ages, the age listed below is set at the lowest age given (e.g. if the purchase age is 18 for beer and 21 for wine or spirits, as was the case in several states, the age in the table will read as "18", not "21"). In addition, the purchase age is not necessarily the same as the minimum age for consumption of alcoholic beverages, although they have often been the same. As one can see in the table below, there has been much volatility in the states' purchase ages since the repeal of Prohibition in 1933. Shortly after the ratification of the 21st amendment in December, most states set their purchase ages at 21 since that was the voting age at the time. Most of these limits remained constant until the early 1970s. From 1969 to 1976, some 30 states lowered their purchase ages, generally to 18. This was primarily because the voting age was lowered from 21 to 18 in 1971 with the passing into law of the 26th amendment. Many states started to lower their minimum purchase age in response, most of this occurring in 1972 or 1973. Twelve states kept their purchase ages at 21 since repeal of Prohibition and never changed them. From 1976 to 1983, several states voluntarily raised their purchase ages to 19 (or, less commonly, 20 or 21), in part to combat drunk driving fatalities. In 1984, Congress passed the National Minimum Drinking Age Act, which required states to raise their ages for purchase and public possession to 21 by October 1986 or lose 10% of their federal highway funds. By mid-1988, all 50 states and the District of Columbia had raised their purchase ages to 21 (but not Puerto Rico, Guam, or the Virgin Islands, see Additional Notes below). South Dakota and Wyoming were the final two states to comply with the age 21 mandate. The current purchase age of 21 remains a point of contention among many Americans, because of it being higher than the age of majority (18 in most states) and higher than the purchase ages of most other countries. The National Minimum Drinking Age Act is also seen as a congressional sidestep of the Tenth Amendment. Although debates have not been highly publicized, a few states have proposed legislation to lower their purchase age, while Guam raised its purchase age to 21 in July 2010.

Tables

1986:Raised to 21
1986:Raised to 21
State
Alabama
Pre-Prohibition(prior to 1919)
Pre 1881:None1881:21 (none with consent of parent)
Post-Prohibition(after 1933)
21
1970s / 26th Amendment(adopted in 1971)
1975:Lowered to 19
1980s / Drinking Age Act of 1984
1986:Raised to 21
21st century
21 (no one underage is allowed consumption Section 28-1)
1984:Raised to 21 with grandfather clause (if born before January 1, 1965)
1984:Raised to 21 with grandfather clause (if born before January 1, 1965)
State
Alaska
Pre-Prohibition(prior to 1919)
N/A
Post-Prohibition(after 1933)
21
1970s / 26th Amendment(adopted in 1971)
1970:Lowered to 19
1980s / Drinking Age Act of 1984
1984:Raised to 21 with grandfather clause (if born before January 1, 1965)
21st century
21 (unless the underage person is not on a licensed premises and the alcoholic beverage is provided by a parent, legal guardian, or spouse over the age of 21)
1985:Raised to 21
1985:Raised to 21
State
Arizona
Pre-Prohibition(prior to 1919)
N/A
Post-Prohibition(after 1933)
21
1970s / 26th Amendment(adopted in 1971)
1972:Lowered to 19
1980s / Drinking Age Act of 1984
1985:Raised to 21
21st century
21
21
21
State
Arkansas
Pre-Prohibition(prior to 1919)
Pre 1925:None1925:21
Post-Prohibition(after 1933)
21
1970s / 26th Amendment(adopted in 1971)
21
1980s / Drinking Age Act of 1984
21
21st century
21
21
21
State
California
Pre-Prohibition(prior to 1919)
Pre 1891:Regulated by municipality/county (common age was 16)1891:18 (statewide)
Post-Prohibition(after 1933)
1933:21
1970s / 26th Amendment(adopted in 1971)
21
1980s / Drinking Age Act of 1984
21
21st century
21 (except small amounts for religious ceremonies)
Raised to 21 on Jul 31 1987 (with grandfather clause)
Raised to 21 on Jul 31 1987 (with grandfather clause)
State
Colorado
Pre-Prohibition(prior to 1919)
None
Post-Prohibition(after 1933)
(Dec) 1945:18: for 3.2% near-beer21: for wine and liquor
1970s / 26th Amendment(adopted in 1971)
18 for 3.2% beer; 21 for wine and liquor
1980s / Drinking Age Act of 1984
Raised to 21 on Jul 31 1987 (with grandfather clause)
21st century
21
1982:Raised to 191983:Raised to 201985:Raised to 21
1982:Raised to 191983:Raised to 201985:Raised to 21
State
Connecticut
Pre-Prohibition(prior to 1919)
21
Post-Prohibition(after 1933)
21
1970s / 26th Amendment(adopted in 1971)
1972:Lowered to 18
1980s / Drinking Age Act of 1984
1982:Raised to 191983:Raised to 201985:Raised to 21
21st century
21 (exemptions: (1) a person over age eighteen who is an employee or permit holder under section 30-90a and who possesses alcoholic liquor in the course of such person's employment or business, (2) a minor who possesses alcoholic liquor on the order of a practicing physician, or (3) a minor who possesses alcoholic liquor while accompanied by a parent, guardian or spouse of the minor, who has attained the age of twenty-one. Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to burden a person's exercise of religion under section 3 of article first of the Constitution of the state in violation of subsection (a) of section 52-571b.
1984:Raised to 21
1984:Raised to 21
State
Delaware
Pre-Prohibition(prior to 1919)
N/A
Post-Prohibition(after 1933)
21
1970s / 26th Amendment(adopted in 1971)
1972:Lowered to 20
1980s / Drinking Age Act of 1984
1984:Raised to 21
21st century
21
1986:Raised to 21 with grandfather clause.
1986:Raised to 21 with grandfather clause.
State
District of Columbia
Pre-Prohibition(prior to 1919)
N/A
Post-Prohibition(after 1933)
18: for beer and wine21: for liquor
1970s / 26th Amendment(adopted in 1971)
18: for beer and wine21: for liquor
1980s / Drinking Age Act of 1984
1986:Raised to 21 with grandfather clause.
21st century
21
1986:Raised to 21 with grandfather clause
1986:Raised to 21 with grandfather clause
State
Florida
Pre-Prohibition(prior to 1919)
N/A
Post-Prohibition(after 1933)
21
1970s / 26th Amendment(adopted in 1971)
1973:Lowered to 18 1980:19
1980s / Drinking Age Act of 1984
1986:Raised to 21 with grandfather clause
21st century
21
1982:Raised to 191985:Raised to 201986:Raised to 21
1982:Raised to 191985:Raised to 201986:Raised to 21
State
Georgia
Pre-Prohibition(prior to 1919)
N/A
Post-Prohibition(after 1933)
21
1970s / 26th Amendment(adopted in 1971)
1972: Lowered to 18
1980s / Drinking Age Act of 1984
1982:Raised to 191985:Raised to 201986:Raised to 21
21st century
21
1986:Raised to 21
1986:Raised to 21
State
Hawaii
Pre-Prohibition(prior to 1919)
N/A
Post-Prohibition(after 1933)
21
1970s / 26th Amendment(adopted in 1971)
1972:Lowered to 18
1980s / Drinking Age Act of 1984
1986:Raised to 21
21st century
21
1987:Raised to 21 in 1987 (Apr 11) with grandfather clause
1987:Raised to 21 in 1987 (Apr 11) with grandfather clause
State
Idaho
Pre-Prohibition(prior to 1919)
N/A
Post-Prohibition(after 1933)
20: for beer21: for wine and liquor
1970s / 26th Amendment(adopted in 1971)
1972:Lowered to 19 (all)
1980s / Drinking Age Act of 1984
1987:Raised to 21 in 1987 (Apr 11) with grandfather clause
21st century
21
1980:Raised to 21
1980:Raised to 21
State
Illinois
Pre-Prohibition(prior to 1919)
1872:Age of majority (none with written consent of parent)
Post-Prohibition(after 1933)
pre 1961: Age of majority 1961: Raised to 21
1970s / 26th Amendment(adopted in 1971)
1973:Lowered to 19: for beer and wine21: for liquor
1980s / Drinking Age Act of 1984
1980:Raised to 21
21st century
21
21
21
State
Indiana
Pre-Prohibition(prior to 1919)
N/A
Post-Prohibition(after 1933)
Post-1934:21
1970s / 26th Amendment(adopted in 1971)
21
1980s / Drinking Age Act of 1984
21
21st century
21
1986:Raised to 21 in 1986 (Jul 1) with grandfather clause.
1986:Raised to 21 in 1986 (Jul 1) with grandfather clause.
State
Iowa
Pre-Prohibition(prior to 1919)
N/A
Post-Prohibition(after 1933)
21
1970s / 26th Amendment(adopted in 1971)
1972:Lowered to 19 in 1972 (Jul 1)1973:Lowered to 18 in 1973 (Jul 1)1978:Raised to 19 in 1978 (Jul 1)
1980s / Drinking Age Act of 1984
1986:Raised to 21 in 1986 (Jul 1) with grandfather clause.
21st century
21
1985:Raised to 21
1985:Raised to 21
State
Kansas
Pre-Prohibition(prior to 1919)
N/A
Post-Prohibition(after 1933)
1949:18: for beer and wine with less than 4% ABV21: for liquor
1970s / 26th Amendment(adopted in 1971)
18: for beer and wine with less than 4% ABV21: for beer and wine with 4% ABV or more21: for liquor
1980s / Drinking Age Act of 1984
1985:Raised to 21
21st century
21 (However, anyone under 21 may consume cereal malt beverages with parental supervision on their own property)
21
21
State
Kentucky
Pre-Prohibition(prior to 1919)
N/A
Post-Prohibition(after 1933)
1938:21
1970s / 26th Amendment(adopted in 1971)
21
1980s / Drinking Age Act of 1984
21
21st century
21
1987:Raised to 21 de jure in 1987,but de facto age was still 18 until 1995 due to a sale loophole.1995:De facto age raised to 21 in 1995 when loophole was closed.1996:In 1996, briefly lowered by Louisiana Supreme Court to 18 until it reversed its decision, raising to 21 three months later.Other exceptions still remain.
1987:Raised to 21 de jure in 1987,but de facto age was still 18 until 1995 due to a sale loophole.1995:De facto age raised to 21 in 1995 when loophole was closed.1996:In 1996, briefly lowered by Louisiana Supreme Court to 18 until it reversed its decision, raising to 21 three months later.Other exceptions still remain.
State
Louisiana
Pre-Prohibition(prior to 1919)
None
Post-Prohibition(after 1933)
18
1970s / 26th Amendment(adopted in 1971)
18
1980s / Drinking Age Act of 1984
1987:Raised to 21 de jure in 1987,but de facto age was still 18 until 1995 due to a sale loophole.1995:De facto age raised to 21 in 1995 when loophole was closed.1996:In 1996, briefly lowered by Louisiana Supreme Court to 18 until it reversed its decision, raising to 21 three months later.Other exceptions still remain.
21st century
21 (Exceptions to state law include): *Religious purposes; *When accompanied by a parent, spouse, or legal guardian 21 or over; *For medical purposes; *In a private residence, including up to 20 acres; *The sale, handling, transport, or service of alcoholic beverages in lawful ownership of an establishment or lawful employment of a person under 21 by a licensed manufacturer, wholesaler, or retailer.
1985:Raised to 21
1985:Raised to 21
State
Maine
Pre-Prohibition(prior to 1919)
N/A
Post-Prohibition(after 1933)
211969:Lowered to 20
1970s / 26th Amendment(adopted in 1971)
1972:Lowered to 181977:Raised to 20
1980s / Drinking Age Act of 1984
1985:Raised to 21
21st century
21 (however minors can drink at home with parental supervision)
1982:Raised to 21 with grandfather clause for those born June 30, 1964, or earlier
1982:Raised to 21 with grandfather clause for those born June 30, 1964, or earlier
State
Maryland
Pre-Prohibition(prior to 1919)
N/A
Post-Prohibition(after 1933)
21
1970s / 26th Amendment(adopted in 1971)
1974:Lowered to 18: for beer and wine21: for liquor
1980s / Drinking Age Act of 1984
1982:Raised to 21 with grandfather clause for those born June 30, 1964, or earlier
21st century
21 (however anyone can drink when parents, spouses, teachers are present)
Raised to 21 in 1985 (with grandfather clause)
Raised to 21 in 1985 (with grandfather clause)
State
Massachusetts
Pre-Prohibition(prior to 1919)
N/A
Post-Prohibition(after 1933)
21
1970s / 26th Amendment(adopted in 1971)
1973:Lowered to 181979:Raised to 20 in 1979 (Apr 16)
1980s / Drinking Age Act of 1984
Raised to 21 in 1985 (with grandfather clause)
21st century
21
1978:Raised to 19 in 1978 (Dec 3)1978:Raised to 21 in 1978 (Dec 21), 18 days later.First state to raise age to 21 since it was lowered
1978:Raised to 19 in 1978 (Dec 3)1978:Raised to 21 in 1978 (Dec 21), 18 days later.First state to raise age to 21 since it was lowered
State
Michigan
Pre-Prohibition(prior to 1919)
N/A
Post-Prohibition(after 1933)
21
1970s / 26th Amendment(adopted in 1971)
1972:Lowered to 18 in 1972 (Jan 1)
1980s / Drinking Age Act of 1984
1978:Raised to 19 in 1978 (Dec 3)1978:Raised to 21 in 1978 (Dec 21), 18 days later.First state to raise age to 21 since it was lowered
21st century
21
1986:Raised to 21
1986:Raised to 21
State
Minnesota
Pre-Prohibition(prior to 1919)
N/A
Post-Prohibition(after 1933)
21
1970s / 26th Amendment(adopted in 1971)
1973:Lowered to 18 (June 1)1976:Raised to 19 (Sept 1)First state to raise age after lowering.
1980s / Drinking Age Act of 1984
1986:Raised to 21
21st century
21
Raised to 21 in 1986
Raised to 21 in 1986
State
Mississippi
Pre-Prohibition(prior to 1919)
?
Post-Prohibition(after 1933)
1966:18: for beer and wine21: for liquor(alcohol not legalized until 1966)
1970s / 26th Amendment(adopted in 1971)
21
1980s / Drinking Age Act of 1984
Raised to 21 in 1986
21st century
21
21
21
State
Missouri
Pre-Prohibition(prior to 1919)
?
Post-Prohibition(after 1933)
1945:21
1970s / 26th Amendment(adopted in 1971)
21
1980s / Drinking Age Act of 1984
21
21st century
21
1987:Raised to 21
1987:Raised to 21
State
Montana
Pre-Prohibition(prior to 1919)
?
Post-Prohibition(after 1933)
21
1970s / 26th Amendment(adopted in 1971)
1971:Lowered to 191973:Lowered to 181979:Raised to 19
1980s / Drinking Age Act of 1984
1987:Raised to 21
21st century
21
1980:Raised to 201985:Raised to 21
1980:Raised to 201985:Raised to 21
State
Nebraska
Pre-Prohibition(prior to 1919)
?
Post-Prohibition(after 1933)
211969:Lowered to 20
1970s / 26th Amendment(adopted in 1971)
1972:Lowered to 19
1980s / Drinking Age Act of 1984
1980:Raised to 201985:Raised to 21
21st century
21
21
21
State
Nevada
Pre-Prohibition(prior to 1919)
?
Post-Prohibition(after 1933)
1933:21
1970s / 26th Amendment(adopted in 1971)
21
1980s / Drinking Age Act of 1984
21
21st century
21
1985:Raised to 21
1985:Raised to 21
State
New Hampshire
Pre-Prohibition(prior to 1919)
?
Post-Prohibition(after 1933)
21
1970s / 26th Amendment(adopted in 1971)
1973:Lowered to 181979:Raised to 20
1980s / Drinking Age Act of 1984
1985:Raised to 21
21st century
21
1980:Raised to 191983:Raised to 21
1980:Raised to 191983:Raised to 21
State
New Jersey
Pre-Prohibition(prior to 1919)
Before 1880:NonePost-1880:18 (penalties only against businesses)
Post-Prohibition(after 1933)
21[citation needed]
1970s / 26th Amendment(adopted in 1971)
1973:Lowered to 18
1980s / Drinking Age Act of 1984
1980:Raised to 191983:Raised to 21
21st century
21 (As of February 22, 2021, there are no longer any penalties for underage drinking besides warnings.)
21
21
State
New Mexico
Pre-Prohibition(prior to 1919)
?
Post-Prohibition(after 1933)
1934:21
1970s / 26th Amendment(adopted in 1971)
21
1980s / Drinking Age Act of 1984
21
21st century
21
1982:Raised to 19 in 1982 (Dec)1985:Raised to 21 in 1985 (Dec)
1982:Raised to 19 in 1982 (Dec)1985:Raised to 21 in 1985 (Dec)
State
New York
Pre-Prohibition(prior to 1919)
18 (16 before 1896)
Post-Prohibition(after 1933)
Initially 21 immediately after Prohibition, then reduced to 18 four months later.
1970s / 26th Amendment(adopted in 1971)
18
1980s / Drinking Age Act of 1984
1982:Raised to 19 in 1982 (Dec)1985:Raised to 21 in 1985 (Dec)
21st century
21 (Any Age with Parental Consent)
1983:19: for beer and wine 21: for liquor1986:Raised to 21 in 1986 (Sep 1)
1983:19: for beer and wine 21: for liquor1986:Raised to 21 in 1986 (Sep 1)
State
North Carolina
Pre-Prohibition(prior to 1919)
?
Post-Prohibition(after 1933)
18
1970s / 26th Amendment(adopted in 1971)
18: for beer and wine 21: for liquor
1980s / Drinking Age Act of 1984
1983:19: for beer and wine 21: for liquor1986:Raised to 21 in 1986 (Sep 1)
21st century
21
21
21
State
North Dakota
Pre-Prohibition(prior to 1919)
?
Post-Prohibition(after 1933)
1936:21
1970s / 26th Amendment(adopted in 1971)
21
1980s / Drinking Age Act of 1984
21
21st century
21
1982 (Aug. 19 to Oct. 1):19: for 3.2% ABW beer21: for beer stronger than 3.2% ABW, wine and liquor1982 (From Oct. 1):19: beer21: wine and liquor1988:21
1982 (Aug. 19 to Oct. 1):19: for 3.2% ABW beer21: for beer stronger than 3.2% ABW, wine and liquor1982 (From Oct. 1):19: beer21: wine and liquor1988:21
State
Ohio
Pre-Prohibition(prior to 1919)
?
Post-Prohibition(after 1933)
1933: 16 1935:18: for 3.2% ABW beer21: for beer stronger than 3.2% ABW, wine and liquor
1970s / 26th Amendment(adopted in 1971)
18: for 3.2% ABW beer21: for beer stronger than 3.2% ABW, wine and liquor
1980s / Drinking Age Act of 1984
1982 (Aug. 19 to Oct. 1):19: for 3.2% ABW beer21: for beer stronger than 3.2% ABW, wine and liquor1982 (From Oct. 1):19: beer21: wine and liquor1988:21
21st century
21 (However, anyone can drink with parents or legal-age spouse)
1983:Raised to 21
1983:Raised to 21
State
Oklahoma
Pre-Prohibition(prior to 1919)
?
Post-Prohibition(after 1933)
Men:21Women:18: 3.2% ABW beer21: for beer stronger than 3.2% ABW, wine and liquor
1970s / 26th Amendment(adopted in 1971)
1976:Lowered to 18 (for 3.2% ABW beer) for both sexes in 1976 (Dec)Last state to lower the purchase age.
1980s / Drinking Age Act of 1984
1983:Raised to 21
21st century
21
21
21
State
Oregon
Pre-Prohibition(prior to 1919)
?
Post-Prohibition(after 1933)
1933:21
1970s / 26th Amendment(adopted in 1971)
21
1980s / Drinking Age Act of 1984
21
21st century
21
21
21
State
Pennsylvania
Pre-Prohibition(prior to 1919)
?
Post-Prohibition(after 1933)
1935:21
1970s / 26th Amendment(adopted in 1971)
21
1980s / Drinking Age Act of 1984
21
21st century
21
1980:Raised to 191981:Raised to 201984:Raised to 21
1980:Raised to 191981:Raised to 201984:Raised to 21
State
Rhode Island
Pre-Prohibition(prior to 1919)
?
Post-Prohibition(after 1933)
21
1970s / 26th Amendment(adopted in 1971)
1970:Lowered to 18
1980s / Drinking Age Act of 1984
1980:Raised to 191981:Raised to 201984:Raised to 21
21st century
21
1984:19: for beer and wine21: for liquor1985:Raised to 201986:Raised to 21
1984:19: for beer and wine21: for liquor1985:Raised to 201986:Raised to 21
State
South Carolina
Pre-Prohibition(prior to 1919)
21
Post-Prohibition(after 1933)
1935:18: for beer and wine21: for liquor
1970s / 26th Amendment(adopted in 1971)
18
1980s / Drinking Age Act of 1984
1984:19: for beer and wine21: for liquor1985:Raised to 201986:Raised to 21
21st century
21
1984:19: for beer and wine21: for liquor1988:Raised to 21
1984:19: for beer and wine21: for liquor1988:Raised to 21
State
South Dakota
Pre-Prohibition(prior to 1919)
?
Post-Prohibition(after 1933)
1934:21 (all)1939:Lowered to 18: for 3.2% beerRaised to 19: for 3.2% beer
1970s / 26th Amendment(adopted in 1971)
1972:18: for 3.2% beer;21: for wine and liquor
1980s / Drinking Age Act of 1984
1984:19: for beer and wine21: for liquor1988:Raised to 21
21st century
21
1984:Raised to 21
1984:Raised to 21
State
Tennessee
Pre-Prohibition(prior to 1919)
Pre 1881:None1881:21
Post-Prohibition(after 1933)
211964:Lowered to 18
1970s / 26th Amendment(adopted in 1971)
1979:Raised to 19
1980s / Drinking Age Act of 1984
1984:Raised to 21
21st century
21
1981:Raised to 191986:Raised to 21 in 1986 (Sep 1)
1981:Raised to 191986:Raised to 21 in 1986 (Sep 1)
State
Texas
Pre-Prohibition(prior to 1919)
Pre 1909:21None (with written permission of parent or guardian)Post 1909:21
Post-Prohibition(after 1933)
21
1970s / 26th Amendment(adopted in 1971)
1973:Lowered to 18
1980s / Drinking Age Act of 1984
1981:Raised to 191986:Raised to 21 in 1986 (Sep 1)
21st century
Parent consent
21
21
State
Utah
Pre-Prohibition(prior to 1919)
?
Post-Prohibition(after 1933)
1935:21
1970s / 26th Amendment(adopted in 1971)
21
1980s / Drinking Age Act of 1984
21
21st century
21
1986:Raised to 21
1986:Raised to 21
State
Vermont
Pre-Prohibition(prior to 1919)
?
Post-Prohibition(after 1933)
21
1970s / 26th Amendment(adopted in 1971)
1971:Lowered to 18
1980s / Drinking Age Act of 1984
1986:Raised to 21
21st century
21
1981:Raised to 19 for off-premises consumption1983:Raised to 19 (all beer)1985:Raised to 21
1981:Raised to 19 for off-premises consumption1983:Raised to 19 (all beer)1985:Raised to 21
State
Virginia
Pre-Prohibition(prior to 1919)
?
Post-Prohibition(after 1933)
21
1970s / 26th Amendment(adopted in 1971)
1974:Lowered to 18: for beer and wine(21: for liquor remained)
1980s / Drinking Age Act of 1984
1981:Raised to 19 for off-premises consumption1983:Raised to 19 (all beer)1985:Raised to 21
21st century
21
21
21
State
Washington
Pre-Prohibition(prior to 1919)
Age of majoritysince 1877
Post-Prohibition(after 1933)
21
1970s / 26th Amendment(adopted in 1971)
21
1980s / Drinking Age Act of 1984
21
21st century
21
1983:Raised to 19(& 21 for non-residents)1986:Raised to 21
1983:Raised to 19(& 21 for non-residents)1986:Raised to 21
State
West Virginia
Pre-Prohibition(prior to 1919)
?
Post-Prohibition(after 1933)
18: for beer and wine 21: for liquor
1970s / 26th Amendment(adopted in 1971)
1972:Lowered to 18 (all)
1980s / Drinking Age Act of 1984
1983:Raised to 19(& 21 for non-residents)1986:Raised to 21
21st century
21
1984:Raised to 191986:Raised to 21 (September 1, 1986)
1984:Raised to 191986:Raised to 21 (September 1, 1986)
State
Wisconsin
Pre-Prohibition(prior to 1919)
1839–1866:18: for wine and liquorNone: for beerPost-1866:21 (all)
Post-Prohibition(after 1933)
18: for beer21: for wine and spirits1957:21: for residents of bordering states with age limit 21.1963:Raised to 21 (off-premises beer sales, remained 18 for on-premises).
1970s / 26th Amendment(adopted in 1971)
1972:Lowered to 18 (all) in 1972 (Mar)1977:Border state restriction lifted.
1980s / Drinking Age Act of 1984
1984:Raised to 191986:Raised to 21 (September 1, 1986)
21st century
21 (however anyone can drink when a parent, guardian or spouse over 21 is present)
1988:Raised to 21 in 1988 (Jul 1)Last state to raise de jure purchase age to 21
1988:Raised to 21 in 1988 (Jul 1)Last state to raise de jure purchase age to 21
State
Wyoming
Pre-Prohibition(prior to 1919)
N/A
Post-Prohibition(after 1933)
21
1970s / 26th Amendment(adopted in 1971)
1973:Lowered to 19
1980s / Drinking Age Act of 1984
1988:Raised to 21 in 1988 (Jul 1)Last state to raise de jure purchase age to 21
21st century
21
21
21
State
American Samoa
Pre-Prohibition(prior to 1919)
N/A
Post-Prohibition(after 1933)
N/A
1970s / 26th Amendment(adopted in 1971)
N/A
1980s / Drinking Age Act of 1984
21
21st century
21
21
21
State
Northern Mariana Islands
Pre-Prohibition(prior to 1919)
–
Post-Prohibition(after 1933)
–
1970s / 26th Amendment(adopted in 1971)
N/A
1980s / Drinking Age Act of 1984
21
21st century
21
Kept at 18despite highway fundingpenalty under the National Minimum Drinking Age Act.
Kept at 18despite highway fundingpenalty under the National Minimum Drinking Age Act.
State
Puerto Rico
Pre-Prohibition(prior to 1919)
N/A
Post-Prohibition(after 1933)
18
1970s / 26th Amendment(adopted in 1971)
18
1980s / Drinking Age Act of 1984
Kept at 18despite highway fundingpenalty under the National Minimum Drinking Age Act.
21st century
18
18
18
State
Virgin Islands
Pre-Prohibition(prior to 1919)
N/A
Post-Prohibition(after 1933)
N/A
1970s / 26th Amendment(adopted in 1971)
N/A
1980s / Drinking Age Act of 1984
18
21st century
18
18
18
State
Guam
Pre-Prohibition(prior to 1919)
N/A
Post-Prohibition(after 1933)
21
1970s / 26th Amendment(adopted in 1971)
18
1980s / Drinking Age Act of 1984
18
21st century
Raised to 21 in 2010
State
Pre-Prohibition(prior to 1919)
Post-Prohibition(after 1933)
1970s / 26th Amendment(adopted in 1971)
1980s / Drinking Age Act of 1984
21st century
Alabama
Pre 1881:None1881:21 (none with consent of parent)
21
1975:Lowered to 19
1986:Raised to 21
21 (no one underage is allowed consumption Section 28-1)
Alaska
N/A
21
1970:Lowered to 19
1984:Raised to 21 with grandfather clause (if born before January 1, 1965)
21 (unless the underage person is not on a licensed premises and the alcoholic beverage is provided by a parent, legal guardian, or spouse over the age of 21)
Arizona
N/A
21
1972:Lowered to 19
1985:Raised to 21
21
Arkansas
Pre 1925:None1925:21
21
21
21
21
California
Pre 1891:Regulated by municipality/county (common age was 16)1891:18 (statewide)
1933:21
21
21
21 (except small amounts for religious ceremonies)
Colorado
None
(Dec) 1945:18: for 3.2% near-beer21: for wine and liquor
18 for 3.2% beer; 21 for wine and liquor
Raised to 21 on Jul 31 1987 (with grandfather clause)
21
Connecticut
21
21
1972:Lowered to 18
1982:Raised to 191983:Raised to 201985:Raised to 21
21 (exemptions: (1) a person over age eighteen who is an employee or permit holder under section 30-90a and who possesses alcoholic liquor in the course of such person's employment or business, (2) a minor who possesses alcoholic liquor on the order of a practicing physician, or (3) a minor who possesses alcoholic liquor while accompanied by a parent, guardian or spouse of the minor, who has attained the age of twenty-one. Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to burden a person's exercise of religion under section 3 of article first of the Constitution of the state in violation of subsection (a) of section 52-571b.
Delaware
N/A
21
1972:Lowered to 20
1984:Raised to 21
21
District of Columbia
N/A
18: for beer and wine21: for liquor
18: for beer and wine21: for liquor
1986:Raised to 21 with grandfather clause.
21
Florida
N/A
21
1973:Lowered to 18 1980:19
1986:Raised to 21 with grandfather clause
21
Georgia
N/A
21
1972: Lowered to 18
1982:Raised to 191985:Raised to 201986:Raised to 21
21
Hawaii
N/A
21
1972:Lowered to 18
1986:Raised to 21
21
Idaho
N/A
20: for beer21: for wine and liquor
1972:Lowered to 19 (all)
1987:Raised to 21 in 1987 (Apr 11) with grandfather clause
21
Illinois
1872:Age of majority (none with written consent of parent)
pre 1961: Age of majority 1961: Raised to 21
1973:Lowered to 19: for beer and wine21: for liquor
1980:Raised to 21
21
Indiana
N/A
Post-1934:21
21
21
21
Iowa
N/A
21
1972:Lowered to 19 in 1972 (Jul 1)1973:Lowered to 18 in 1973 (Jul 1)1978:Raised to 19 in 1978 (Jul 1)
1986:Raised to 21 in 1986 (Jul 1) with grandfather clause.
21
Kansas
N/A
1949:18: for beer and wine with less than 4% ABV21: for liquor
18: for beer and wine with less than 4% ABV21: for beer and wine with 4% ABV or more21: for liquor
1985:Raised to 21
21 (However, anyone under 21 may consume cereal malt beverages with parental supervision on their own property)
Kentucky
N/A
1938:21
21
21
21
Louisiana
None
18
18
1987:Raised to 21 de jure in 1987,but de facto age was still 18 until 1995 due to a sale loophole.1995:De facto age raised to 21 in 1995 when loophole was closed.1996:In 1996, briefly lowered by Louisiana Supreme Court to 18 until it reversed its decision, raising to 21 three months later.Other exceptions still remain.
21 (Exceptions to state law include): *Religious purposes; *When accompanied by a parent, spouse, or legal guardian 21 or over; *For medical purposes; *In a private residence, including up to 20 acres; *The sale, handling, transport, or service of alcoholic beverages in lawful ownership of an establishment or lawful employment of a person under 21 by a licensed manufacturer, wholesaler, or retailer.
Maine
N/A
211969:Lowered to 20
1972:Lowered to 181977:Raised to 20
1985:Raised to 21
21 (however minors can drink at home with parental supervision)
Maryland
N/A
21
1974:Lowered to 18: for beer and wine21: for liquor
1982:Raised to 21 with grandfather clause for those born June 30, 1964, or earlier
21 (however anyone can drink when parents, spouses, teachers are present)
Massachusetts
N/A
21
1973:Lowered to 181979:Raised to 20 in 1979 (Apr 16)
Raised to 21 in 1985 (with grandfather clause)
21
Michigan
N/A
21
1972:Lowered to 18 in 1972 (Jan 1)
1978:Raised to 19 in 1978 (Dec 3)1978:Raised to 21 in 1978 (Dec 21), 18 days later.First state to raise age to 21 since it was lowered
21
Minnesota
N/A
21
1973:Lowered to 18 (June 1)1976:Raised to 19 (Sept 1)First state to raise age after lowering.
1986:Raised to 21
21
Mississippi
?
1966:18: for beer and wine21: for liquor(alcohol not legalized until 1966)
21
Raised to 21 in 1986
21
Missouri
?
1945:21
21
21
21
Montana
?
21
1971:Lowered to 191973:Lowered to 181979:Raised to 19
1987:Raised to 21
21
Nebraska
?
211969:Lowered to 20
1972:Lowered to 19
1980:Raised to 201985:Raised to 21
21
Nevada
?
1933:21
21
21
21
New Hampshire
?
21
1973:Lowered to 181979:Raised to 20
1985:Raised to 21
21
New Jersey
Before 1880:NonePost-1880:18 (penalties only against businesses)
21[citation needed]
1973:Lowered to 18
1980:Raised to 191983:Raised to 21
21 (As of February 22, 2021, there are no longer any penalties for underage drinking besides warnings.)
New Mexico
?
1934:21
21
21
21
New York
18 (16 before 1896)
Initially 21 immediately after Prohibition, then reduced to 18 four months later.
18
1982:Raised to 19 in 1982 (Dec)1985:Raised to 21 in 1985 (Dec)
21 (Any Age with Parental Consent)
North Carolina
?
18
18: for beer and wine 21: for liquor
1983:19: for beer and wine 21: for liquor1986:Raised to 21 in 1986 (Sep 1)
21
North Dakota
?
1936:21
21
21
21
Ohio
?
1933: 16 1935:18: for 3.2% ABW beer21: for beer stronger than 3.2% ABW, wine and liquor
18: for 3.2% ABW beer21: for beer stronger than 3.2% ABW, wine and liquor
1982 (Aug. 19 to Oct. 1):19: for 3.2% ABW beer21: for beer stronger than 3.2% ABW, wine and liquor1982 (From Oct. 1):19: beer21: wine and liquor1988:21
21 (However, anyone can drink with parents or legal-age spouse)
Oklahoma
?
Men:21Women:18: 3.2% ABW beer21: for beer stronger than 3.2% ABW, wine and liquor
1976:Lowered to 18 (for 3.2% ABW beer) for both sexes in 1976 (Dec)Last state to lower the purchase age.
1983:Raised to 21
21
Oregon
?
1933:21
21
21
21
Pennsylvania
?
1935:21
21
21
21
Rhode Island
?
21
1970:Lowered to 18
1980:Raised to 191981:Raised to 201984:Raised to 21
21
South Carolina
21
1935:18: for beer and wine21: for liquor
18
1984:19: for beer and wine21: for liquor1985:Raised to 201986:Raised to 21
21
South Dakota
?
1934:21 (all)1939:Lowered to 18: for 3.2% beerRaised to 19: for 3.2% beer
1972:18: for 3.2% beer;21: for wine and liquor
1984:19: for beer and wine21: for liquor1988:Raised to 21
21
Tennessee
Pre 1881:None1881:21
211964:Lowered to 18
1979:Raised to 19
1984:Raised to 21
21
Texas
Pre 1909:21None (with written permission of parent or guardian)Post 1909:21
21
1973:Lowered to 18
1981:Raised to 191986:Raised to 21 in 1986 (Sep 1)
Parent consent
Utah
?
1935:21
21
21
21
Vermont
?
21
1971:Lowered to 18
1986:Raised to 21
21
Virginia
?
21
1974:Lowered to 18: for beer and wine(21: for liquor remained)
1981:Raised to 19 for off-premises consumption1983:Raised to 19 (all beer)1985:Raised to 21
21
Washington
Age of majoritysince 1877
21
21
21
21
West Virginia
?
18: for beer and wine 21: for liquor
1972:Lowered to 18 (all)
1983:Raised to 19(& 21 for non-residents)1986:Raised to 21
21

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