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ND HB1124
Bill
Status
4/1/2021
Primary Sponsor
Shannon Roers Jones
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AI Summary
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Changes sentencing requirement for underage alcohol violations from mandatory ("shall") to discretionary ("may") for evidence-based alcohol and drug education programs operated by the department of human services.
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Individuals under 21 years of age remain prohibited from manufacturing, purchasing, consuming, or possessing alcoholic beverages, with violations classified as class B misdemeanors.
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Courts may refer violators to outpatient addiction facilities licensed by the department of human services for evaluation and appropriate counseling or treatment.
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Provides immunity from criminal prosecution for up to 5 individuals under 21 who contact law enforcement or emergency medical services to report another underage person needing medical assistance due to alcohol consumption, provided they remain at the scene and cooperate with responders.
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House passed 90-2 with 2 absent; Senate passed 41-6 with 0 absent.
Legislative Description
Evidence-based alcohol and drug education program for individuals under twenty-one years of age who purchase, possess, or consume an alcoholic beverage; and to provide a penalty.
Last Action
Signed by Governor 03/31
4/1/2021