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WV SB884
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/24/2025
Primary Sponsor
Amy Nichole Grady
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AI Summary
- Creates civil liability for individuals who willfully and unlawfully furnish alcohol to minors or knowingly serve alcohol to persons habitually addicted to alcoholic beverages
- Allows injured parties to sue the person who provided alcohol for damages caused by the intoxicated individual they served
- Permits criminal prosecution under existing "contributing to the delinquency of a child" statute for those who unlawfully provide alcohol to minors
- Exempts retail licensees and their employees acting within the scope of employment from this liability
- Does not affect existing obligations, penalties, or remedies under West Virginia's alcohol control laws
Legislative Description
Relating to liability for injury or damage resulting from intoxication
Actions, Suits and Liens
Last Action
To Judiciary
3/24/2025
Committee Referrals
Judiciary3/24/2025
Full Bill Text
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