OH HB201

Provides qualified immunity from prosecution for persons under 21 years of age for underage alcohol possession or consumption violations if law enforcement becomes aware of the offense solely because the person sought or obtained medical assistance.

Extends immunity if another individual sought or obtained medical assistance for the underage person, provided the person used their own name and acted in good faith upon reasonable belief they were first to call for help.

Grants immunity if law enforcement became aware of the violation solely because the underage person requested assistance by calling 911 or other means to report, prevent, or request investigation of a criminal offense.

Applies to violations of low-alcohol beverage possession/consumption under section 4301.631, beer or intoxicating liquor possession/consumption under section 4301.69, and similar violations under section 4301.691.

Defines "underage alcohol possession or consumption violation" to include violations of state law and substantially equivalent municipal ordinances involving persons under 21 years of age.