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HB 1166 - Preventing Alcohol Poisoning Deaths - Key Vote
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Legislation - Referred to Committee (Senate) - March 9, 2011
Legislation - Bill Passed (House) (57-39) - March 7, 2011 (Key vote)
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).
Legislation - Introduced (House) - Jan. 13, 2011
Title: Preventing Alcohol Poisoning Deaths