OKLAHOMA CITY — A bill that removes restrictions on alcohol sales in movie theaters was signed into law Tuesday by Gov. Mary Fallin.
Supporters of House Bill 2186 say it will allow movie theaters to better compete for entertainment dollars, spur new development and provide the state with additional revenue from taxes.
Critics were concerned that it would increase underage access to alcohol. The law requires those purchasing alcohol to have a hand stamp or wear a special bracelet after their age has been verified.
Fallin also signed House Bill 1570 to correct an error in a bill she had already signed into law. The signed version increased the age to 45 years from 20 years for child sex abuse victims to bring civil suits.
An amendment added to the measure, House Bill 1470, made the loser in all civil suits pay the defendants’ legal fees. Currently, each party normally pays their own legal fees. Critics said the amendment would have increased litigation and costs for job creators.
