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AZ SB1190
Bill
Status
1/26/2015
Primary Sponsor
Kelli Ward
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AI Summary
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Adds immunity from prosecution for persons under 21 years of age who violate Arizona's underage drinking laws (sections 4-244, paragraphs 9 and 41) if they request emergency medical or law enforcement assistance for themselves or another person.
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Requires the person seeking immunity to cooperate with emergency medical personnel and law enforcement officers and, if requesting assistance for another person, to remain with that person until help arrives.
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Amends section 4-244 to clarify language regarding unlawful acts involving spirituous liquor, including grammatical corrections and updates to existing provisions.
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Applies immunity protections only when a law enforcement officer has contact with the underage person specifically because emergency assistance was requested.
Legislative Description
Immunity; underage drinking; reporting
Last Action
Referred to Senate RULES Committee
2/19/2015