People under age 21 would be allowed to attend festivals on private property where alcohol is served under a bill the state Senate is set to take up.
Supporters say the bill is necessary because state officials told festival organizers they were going to enforce a state law that prohibits minors from attending such events without a parent or guardian present.
Under the bill, minors can legally attend festivals where alcohol is served on private property where attendance is expected to exceed 2,500 people. The same rules are already in place for festivals like Milwaukee's Summerfest that take place on public property.
The Senate is expected to vote on the measure Wednesday. The Assembly passed it last week. Senate approval would send the bill to Gov. Scott Walker.
