Gov. Sam Brownback has signed a bill into law that provides immunity from prosecution to underage drinkers who seek medical help for themselves or others.
The legislation, Senate Bill 133, garnered wide support in the Legislature. The House passed it 92-27 and the Senate approved 36-3.
Underage drinkers wouldn’t be charged if they called law enforcement or emergency medical services for themselves or other drinkers, The Associated Press reported. They also would have to cooperate and remain on the scene.