Bill > H513

This bill allows police officers to take individuals under the age of 21 who have consumed alcohol into protective custody, even if they do not consent. Police officers can request reasonable tests to determine if someone has consumed alcohol, such as tests for coordination, speech clarity, and breath. If a person is taken to a police station, they have the right to a breathalyzer test, and if the test indicates any alcohol in their blood, they will be placed in protective custody or transferred to a facility. Those in protective custody at a police station have the right to make a phone call, and parents or guardians of individuals under 18 will be notified. The bill also clarifies that this process is not considered an arrest or a criminal charge, and any records made will not be treated as an arrest or criminal record.