Loading chat...

MN SF744

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/25/2013

Primary Sponsor

Barbara Goodwin

Click for details

Origin

Senate

88th Legislature 2013-2014

AI Summary

  • Provides immunity from prosecution for underage alcohol possession or consumption under Minnesota Statutes section 340A.503 for persons who voluntarily seek treatment or observation at a health facility or detoxification program for immediate health concerns.

  • Grants immunity to persons who accompany another person voluntarily seeking medical assistance at a health facility or detoxification program for treatment related to immediate health concerns.

  • Offers immunity to persons who initiate contact with peace officers, emergency medical services, or 911 to report another person needing medical assistance, provided they are the first to report, provide their name and contact information, remain at the scene, and cooperate with authorities.

  • Extends immunity to the person receiving medical assistance in the scenarios described above.

  • Allows one or two additional persons acting in concert with the person making the initial report to also receive immunity if all requirements are met.

Legislative Description

Alcohol underage possession or consumption limited immunity from prosecution conditions

Last Action

HF substituted on General Orders HF946

5/17/2013

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/25/2013

Full Bill Text

No bill text available