HB 1236
establish civil liability for furnishing alcohol to an obviously intoxicated person.
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Bill overview
This bill aims to hold bars and restaurants legally responsible for injuries caused by people they serve alcohol to when those patrons are clearly intoxicated. Currently, businesses are protected from liability if an intoxicated person is injured, but this bill changes that by creating a civil liability for furnishing alcohol to someone who is obviously intoxicated. The goal is to incentivize establishments to prevent serving alcohol to visibly impaired individuals and to potentially reduce alcohol-related harm.
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Primary sponsor
Peri Pourier
Cosponsors
Scott Moore
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