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IN HB1106

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/5/2017

Primary Sponsor

Gregory Steuerwald

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a Class C infraction for minors to possess, consume, or transport alcoholic beverages on public highways without a parent or guardian present
  • Provides immunity from prosecution under the infraction if the Lifeline Law (IC 7.1-5-1-6.5) applies, which protects individuals who seek emergency medical assistance for alcohol-related emergencies
  • Expands the Lifeline Law's civil immunity to include protection from infraction prosecution for minors under IC 7.1-5-7-7.1
  • Effective July 1, 2017

Legislative Description

Alcoholic beverage consumption by minors. Makes it a Class C infraction for a minor to: (1) possess an alcoholic beverage; (2) consume an alcoholic beverage; or (3) transport an alcoholic beverage on a public highway when not accompanied by a parent or guardian. Provides that a minor may not be prosecuted for the infraction if the Lifeline Law (IC 7.1-5-1-6.5) applies.

Last Action

First reading: referred to Committee on Courts and Criminal Code

1/5/2017

Committee Referrals

Courts and Criminal Code1/5/2017

Full Bill Text

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