The issue focused on writing laws that prohibit alcohol sales on private property in areas where teens gather to drink and hang out. Lawmakers wanted to prohibit teens from drinking on private property because they believe this gives kids an excuse to drink more and cause harm to themselves and others.

Not everyone agreed with legislators. Lawmakers claimed it would create problems for private citizens who might prohibit teens from drinking on their property. Lawmakers didn't take into account that laws prohibit drinking on private property if people use or profit from it