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AZ SB1359

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/4/2014

Primary Sponsor

Kelli Ward

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Origin

Senate

Fifty-first Legislature - Second Regular Session (2014)

AI Summary

  • Creates immunity from prosecution for persons under 21 years of age who have spirituous liquor in their body if they request emergency medical or law enforcement assistance for themselves or another person reasonably appearing to need medical help due to alcohol consumption.

  • Requires the person seeking immunity to provide their full name, relevant information, remain with the person needing assistance, and cooperate with emergency responders and law enforcement officers.

  • Mandates that persons under 18 years of age who qualify for immunity must have their parent or guardian notified by the law enforcement officer of the incident.

  • Conditions immunity on the person successfully completing a court-approved educational program on alcohol dangers, paying associated costs, and providing proof of completion to the law enforcement agency within a reasonable timeframe.

  • Eliminates immunity if the law enforcement officer, prosecutor, or court determines the emergency request was made solely or primarily to avoid prosecution, and persons remain subject to prosecution for other criminal offenses.

Legislative Description

Immunity; underage drinking; reporting

Last Action

Referred to Senate JUD Committee

2/5/2014

Full Bill Text

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