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Bill protects teens from prosecution if they seek medical help for alcohol poisoning.

STATE LAWMAKERS ARE WORKING ON LEGISLATION TO HELP PROTECT TEENS AND THEIR FRIENDS WHO MAY HAVE ALCOHOL POISONING.

IT’S CALLED THE "LIFELINE" BILL, AND AIMS TO ELIMINATE THE THREAT OF PROSECUTION IF A TEEN OR A FRIEND DRINKS WAY TOO MUCH AND SEEKS IMMEDIATE MEDICAL HELP. IT’S SPONSORED BY REPRESENTATIVE SCOTT DRURY OF HIGHWOOD.

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ILLINOIS ALREADY HAS A SIMILAR LAW ON THE BOOKS THAT APPLIES TO HEROIN OVERDOSES.

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