I join with California Alcohol Policy Alliance LGBTQ+ Caucus to reject SB 58. This dangerous bill will serve up money to the alcohol industry over the bodies of LGBTQ+ Californians. Please STOP SB 58.

Community leaders such as Sen. Wiener need to envision a growing and vibrant LGBTQ+ culture that does not hinge on increasing the amount of alcohol people drink. Research shows that extending last call times is associated with increases in violence, injury, assault, intoxicated driving, and stress on emergency services. STOP SB 58 - STOP Increased Alcohol-Related Harm in the LGBTQ+ Community.

Restricted bar opening hours have been endorsed by the World Health Organization, United States Surgeon General, and CDC among many other U.S. and international public health authorities. When these recommendations are ignored, LGBTQ+ Americans will see the worst of it. Community leaders such as Sen. Wiener need to envision a growing and vibrant LGBTQ+ culture that does not hinge on increasing the amount of alcohol people drink. The California Alcohol Policy Alliance LGBTQ+ Caucus rejects SB 58. It serves up money to the alcohol industry over the bodies of LGBTQ+ Californians. Please STOP SB 58.