LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Indiana lawmakers are weighing whether to to lower the legal age to serve alcohol from 19 to 18.

The law would apply only to hotels and restaurants —not to bars — and the establishments still would need someone over 21 to supervise.

State lawmakers hope the action will alleviate a staffing shortage. The state's unemployment rate for months has hovered below 4%, and many employers, especially in the hospitality industry, have said they're struggling to find and retain enough workers.

The Indiana Licensed Beverage Association supports the bill. 

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