HB 1166 - Preventing Alcohol Poisoning Deaths - Washington Key Vote

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Title: Preventing Alcohol Poisoning Deaths

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that establishes limited immunity from prosecution for minors suffering from alcohol poisoning and seeking medical attention.

Highlights:

  • Establishes that a person under the age of 21 assisting someone experiencing alcohol poisoning who seeks medical attention shall not be prosecuted or charged for under age drinking (Sec. 2). 
  • Establishes that a person under the age of 21 who is experiencing alcohol poisoning and seeks medical attention shall not be prosecuted or charged (Sec. 2). 
  • Specifies that the protection of this bill shall not be grounds for suppression of evidence in other criminal charges (Sec. 2).

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