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AI Summary: The "Alcohol or Drug Defense" bill aims to address cases where individuals commit crimes while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This bill proposes provisions that allow defendants to argue that their intoxication impaired their ability to form intent, potentially reducing their criminal liability. It seeks to provide a defense for individuals whose actions were significantly influenced by substance use. If passed, this bill could impact how courts consider intoxication as a factor in criminal cases and potentially lead to changes in legal outcomes for defendants invoking this defense.
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Actions (6):
2023-11-14 : Filed
2023-11-22 : Referred to Civil Justice Subcommittee
2023-11-22 : Referred to Judiciary Committee
2023-11-22 : Now in Civil Justice Subcommittee
2024-01-09 : 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
2024-03-08 : Died in Civil Justice Subcommittee
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