Pasadena Star News supports 9-1-1 immunity bill
Posted on 03. Mar, 2010 by kchristieh in politics
The Pasadena Star News supports AB 1999, the 9-1-1 Immunity bill introduced by Assemblyman Anthony Portantino.
To encourage getting help, we support the granting of immunity from criminal prosecution to underage drinkers who call for help for a friend and then stay until medical help arrives.
Under current law, underage drinkers who call 9-1-1 for someone else can be prosecuted themselves. Under a bill by Pasadena Assemblyman Anthony Portantino, the threat of prosecution – a barrier to getting medical attention for a friend – is removed.
They sum it up especially well at the end:
It shouldn’t be a crime to get help for a friend.
At our recent meeting, the La Canada High School PTSA also voted to endorse this bill. Hopefully others will join in, and it will pass in time to save some lives.
Links:
- Read my original blog post about AB 1999.
- See the Pasadena Star News story about AB 1999.
you and AB 1999 have my full support.