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OK SB1

Bill

Status

Passed

5/7/2013

Primary Sponsor

Cliff Branan

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Origin

Senate

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Oklahoma law (37 O.S. 2011, Section 8) to create an exception to public intoxication offenses when a person requests emergency medical assistance for someone experiencing alcohol-related medical distress

  • Peace officers are prohibited from taking a person into custody solely for alcohol-related offenses if that person called for emergency help, provided their name, stayed at the scene until help arrived, and cooperated with emergency personnel and law enforcement

  • Grants immunity from criminal prosecution under Section 8 of Title 37 for individuals who meet the criteria for requesting emergency medical assistance for alcohol consumption emergencies

  • Protects peace officers and their employing political subdivisions from lawsuits based on compliance or non-compliance with this law

  • Effective date: November 1, 2013

Legislative Description

Intoxicating liquors; providing immunity from prosecution for certain persons if person needs medical assistance due to alcohol consumption. Effective date.

Intoxicating Liquors

Last Action

Approved by Governor 05/07/2013

5/7/2013

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/18/2013
Public Safety2/5/2013

Full Bill Text

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