Alcohol; liability for sale to an underage person. (SB555)
Introduced By
Sen. Mark Obenshain (R-Harrisonburg)
Progress
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Description
Liability for sale of alcohol to an underage person. Creates a cause of action against an alcoholic beverage control retail licensee who sells alcohol to an underage person who was visibly intoxicated if the consumption of the alcohol caused or contributed to an injury to person or property while the underage person operated a motor vehicle. The plaintiff must prove such negligence by a clear and convincing evidence standard. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/12/2022 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/22 22101905D |
| 01/12/2022 | Referred to Committee on the Judiciary |
| 01/18/2022 | Impact statement from DPB (SB555) |
| 01/27/2022 | Assigned Judiciary sub: Civil Law |
| 02/02/2022 | Senate committee, floor amendments and substitutes offered |
| 02/02/2022 | Failed to report (defeated) in Judiciary (4-Y 10-N) (see vote tally) |