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LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) - Intoxicated minors who seek medical help for themselves or a friend could avoid alcohol charges in Nebraska under a bill in a legislative committee.
The proposal drew support Monday from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln police and an administrator at Nebraska Wesleyan University.
The measure by Sen. Adam Morfeld of Lincoln would give limited legal immunity to underage drinkers who are intoxicated, call for medical assistance and cooperate with authorities.
Morfeld says the bill is designed to prevent alcohol deaths. In September, former University of Nebraska-Lincoln freshman Clayton Real died of acute alcohol poisoning in his fraternity room after an off-campus party.
If it passes, Nebraska would join 21 other states with similar policies.
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