Bill > H4108

This bill amends Chapter 111B of the Massachusetts General Laws, which deals with alcohol and substance abuse. Specifically, it expands the definition of places where incapacitated individuals can be taken to include emergency departments of medical centers, clinics, or hospitals, in addition to existing provisions for alcoholics. The bill also clarifies that being under the influence of drugs or other substances can lead to incapacitation, not just alcohol. It replaces the term "intoxicated" with "incapacitated" throughout Section 8 of Chapter 111B, which is a broader term that can encompass impairment from various causes. Furthermore, it modifies the procedures for breathalyzer tests, removing the previous presumption of not being intoxicated if blood alcohol content was five one-hundredths or less and instead requiring a coordination or speech test to determine incapacitation if the blood alcohol content is less than ten one-hundredths.