Illinois 98th Regular Session Status: In Committee

HB 2341 — ALCOHOL POISONING IMMUNITY

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 98th Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

Amends the Liquor Control Act of 1934. Provides that a person who, in good faith, seeks or obtains emergency medical assistance for someone experiencing alcohol poisoning shall not be charged or prosecuted for violation of the Act if (1) the evidence for the charge was acquired as a result of the person seeking or obtaining emergency medical assistance and (2) the individual remains at the scene of the event or medical facility until a law enforcement officer, medical provider, or emergency responder arrives. Provides that this immunity is not available to a parent seeking or obtaining emergency medical assistance for a minor experiencing alcohol poisoning after the parent served the minor alcohol in violation of the Act. Provides that a person under 21 years of age who is experiencing alcohol poisoning and is in need of medical assistance shall not be charged or prosecuted for violation of this Act if evidence for the charge was acquired as a result of the person seeking or obtaining emergency medical assistance. Provides that the limited immunity within the Act shall not be extended if law enforcement officers have reasonable suspicion or probable cause to detain, arrest, or search the person for criminal activity and the reasonable suspicion or probable cause is based on information obtained prior to or independent of the individual taking action to seek or obtain emergency medical assistance, and not obtained as a direct result of the action of seeking or obtaining emergency medical assistance. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

37 added · 66 removed

Plain-language change summary

The bill HB 2341 has been amended to ensure that people under 21 who call for emergency medical assistance due to alcohol poisoning won't face charges if they seek help. However, parents who provide alcohol to minors will not receive this immunity. The change is important because it encourages individuals to seek medical help in emergencies without fearing legal repercussions, ultimately promoting safety in potentially life-threatening situations.

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*LRB09807233MGM37295b* HB2341 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY State of Illinois and 2014 HB2341 by Rep.
HB2341 Engrossed LRB098 07233 MGM 37295 b AN ACT concerning liquor.
Naomi D.
Jakobsson SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:
ILCS 5/6-20 from Ch.
43, par.
134a Amends the Liquor Control Act of 1934.
Provides that a person who, in good faith, seeks or obtains emergency medical assistance for someone experiencing alcohol poisoning shall not be charged or prosecuted for violation of the Act if (1) the evidence for the charge was acquired as a result of the person seeking or obtaining emergency medical assistance and (2) the individual remains at the scene of the event or medical facility until a law enforcement officer, medical provider, or emergency responder arrives.
Provides that this immunity is not available to a parent seeking or obtaining emergency medical assistance for a minor experiencing alcohol poisoning after the parent served the minor alcohol in violation of the Act.
Provides that a person under 21 years of age who is experiencing alcohol poisoning and is in need of medical assistance shall not be charged or prosecuted for violation of this Act if evidence for the charge was acquired as a result of the person seeking or obtaining emergency medical assistance.
Provides that the limited immunity within the Act shall not be extended if law enforcement officers have reasonable suspicion or probable cause to detain, arrest, or search the person for criminal activity and the reasonable suspicion or probable cause is based on information obtained prior to or independent of the individual taking action to seek or obtain emergency medical assistance, and not obtained as a direct result of the action of seeking or obtaining emergency medical assistance.
Effective immediately.
LRB098 07233 MGM 37295 b A BILL FOR HB2341 LRB098 07233 MGM 37295 b AN ACT concerning liquor.
HB2341 - 2 - LRB098 07233 MGM 37295 b (d) No person shall purchase, accept delivery or have possession of alcoholic liquor in violation of this Section.
HB2341 Engrossed - 2 - LRB098 07233 MGM 37295 b (d) No person shall purchase, accept delivery or have possession of alcoholic liquor in violation of this Section.
(2) is enrolled as a student in a college, university, or post-secondary educational institution that is accredited or certified by an agency recognized by the HB2341 - 3 - LRB098 07233 MGM 37295 b United States Department of Education or a nationally recognized accrediting agency or association, or that has a permit of approval issued by the Board of Higher Education pursuant to the Private Business and Vocational Schools Act of 2012;
(2) is enrolled as a student in a college, university, or post-secondary educational institution that is accredited or certified by an agency recognized by the HB2341 Engrossed - 3 - LRB098 07233 MGM 37295 b United States Department of Education or a nationally recognized accrediting agency or association, or that has a permit of approval issued by the Board of Higher Education pursuant to the Private Business and Vocational Schools Act of 2012;
This immunity is not available to HB2341 - 4 - LRB098 07233 MGM 37295 b a parent seeking or obtaining emergency medical assistance for a minor experiencing alcohol poisoning after the parent served the minor alcohol in violation of this Act.
This immunity is not available to HB2341 Engrossed - 4 - LRB098 07233 MGM 37295 b (1) a parent seeking or obtaining emergency medical assistance for a minor experiencing alcohol poisoning after the parent served the minor alcohol in violation of this Act, (2) members of organizations, such as fraternities and sororities, other than the individual who calls for emergency medical assistance and is otherwise provided immunity by this subsection (i), or (3) individuals engaged in hazing.
A person may not initiate or maintain an action against a law enforcement officer based on the officer's compliance or failure to comply with this Section.
HB2341 Engrossed - 5 - LRB098 07233 MGM 37295 b A person may not initiate or maintain an action against a law enforcement officer based on the officer's compliance or failure to comply with this Section.
8-24-12.) HB2341 - 5 - LRB098 07233 MGM 37295 b Section 99.
8-24-12.) Section 99.
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Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  3. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate

  4. Approved for Consideration Rules Committee; 003-000-000

  5. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Fine

  6. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  7. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate

  8. Second Reading - Short Debate

  9. Removed Co-Sponsor Rep. Deborah Conroy

  10. Chief Co-Sponsor Changed to Rep. Monique D. Davis

  11. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Monique D. Davis

  12. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Deborah Conroy

  13. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Luis Arroyo

  14. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy

  15. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Kenneth Dunkin

  16. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  17. Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Judiciary; 009-005-000

  18. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Judiciary; by Voice Vote

  19. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Judiciary

  20. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee

  21. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Naomi D. Jakobsson

  22. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jay Hoffman

  23. Assigned to Judiciary

  24. Referred to Rules Committee

  25. First Reading

  26. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Naomi D. Jakobsson

Sponsors

  • Naomi D. Jakobsson · Cosponsor

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0 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (1)

  • Naomi D. Jakobsson

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 2341 do?
Amends the Liquor Control Act of 1934. Provides that a person who, in good faith, seeks or obtains emergency medical assistance for someone experiencing alcohol poisoning shall not be charged or prosecuted for violation of the Act if (1) the evidence for the charge was acquired as a result of the person seeking or obtaining emergency medical assistance and (2) the individual remains at the scene of the event or medical facility until a law enforcement officer, medical provider, or emergency responder arrives. Provides that this immunity is not available to a parent seeking or obtaining emergency medical assistance for a minor experiencing alcohol poisoning after the parent served the minor alcohol in violation of the Act. Provides that a person under 21 years of age who is experiencing alcohol poisoning and is in need of medical assistance shall not be charged or prosecuted for violation of this Act if evidence for the charge was acquired as a result of the person seeking or obtaining emergency medical assistance. Provides that the limited immunity within the Act shall not be extended if law enforcement officers have reasonable suspicion or probable cause to detain, arrest, or search the person for criminal activity and the reasonable suspicion or probable cause is based on information obtained prior to or independent of the individual taking action to seek or obtain emergency medical assistance, and not obtained as a direct result of the action of seeking or obtaining emergency medical assistance. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors HB 2341?
HB 2341 is sponsored by Naomi D. Jakobsson.
What is the current status of HB 2341?
This bill died with 98th Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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