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In Massachusetts, there has been a lot of talk on DUI legislation after a recent piece called "Melanie's Bill" was passed. It imposed tougher restrictions on drunk drivers, but there was other discussion on what to do about bartenders and establishments that serve to visibly drunk patrons. Some lawmakers (and members of the legal community) feel that it's a necessary next step, holding establishments liable for alcohol-related problems.
Personally, I think it would be difficult to prove guilt in a lot of cases; how do you pinpoint the drink that put someone over the limit? If someone was at several places, where were they when they had the fateful drink?
Is there legislation like this in any places? I think this could come up as a major topic here in Massachusetts very soon.
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