What is a social host under the dram shop laws?

A social host under dram shop laws refers to an individual who provides Alcoholic Beverages to guests in a private setting, such as a home or party, rather than a commercial establishment. While dram shop laws primarily target bars and restaurants for serving intoxicated patrons, some jurisdictions extend liability to social hosts if they knowingly serve alcohol to minors or visibly intoxicated guests, resulting in harm to others. This means that social hosts can be held legally responsible for any incidents that arise from the consumption of alcohol they provided.