SB 884
Relating to liability for injury or damage resulting from intoxication
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Bill overview
Senate Bill 884 aims to establish civil liability for individuals who provide alcohol to underage individuals or those habitually addicted to alcohol, if that alcohol consumption results in injury or damage. The bill also outlines potential criminal penalties for providing alcohol to minors, specifically under the existing contributing to the delinquency of a child statute. It includes exceptions for retail licensees acting within the scope of their employment and does not alter existing alcohol regulations.
Key provisions
- Civil liability for furnishing alcohol to underage individuals.
- Civil liability for furnishing alcohol to habitually addicted individuals.
- Criminal prosecution for contributing to the delinquency of a child for providing alcohol to minors.
- Exemption for retail licensees and their employees.
- Does not affect existing alcohol regulations.
Who is affected
- Individuals who provide alcohol
- Underage individuals
- Individuals addicted to alcohol
- Retail alcohol licensees
- Potential victims of alcohol-related incidents
Notable changes
- Creates a new civil liability for providing alcohol to underage or addicted individuals.
- Links alcohol provision to potential criminal charges for contributing to the delinquency of a child.
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