By Mr. Morrissey, a petition (accompanied by bill,
Senate, No. 968) of Michael W. Morrissey for legislation
to impose civil liability on persons who provide alcohol
to minors. The Judiciary. |
By Mr. Morrissey, a petition (accompanied by bill,
Senate, No. 968) of Michael W. Morrissey for legislation
to impose civil liability on persons who provide alcohol
to minors. The Judiciary. |
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:
SECTION 1. Section 34 of Chapter 138 of the General laws, as it appears in the 2000 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding the following new paragraph:-
Any person who violates this section shall be liable in tort for injuries or death caused to any person as a result of the operation by a person under the age of twenty-one who is under the influence of alcohol.
