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Assembly committee advances bill to make drink‑spiking prevention rules permanent (AB 1982)
Summary
The committee passed AB 1982 to remove the sunset on earlier laws requiring bars and nightclubs to provide drink‑spiking test strips and lids and to post availability signage. Victim‑safety groups and nightlife safety advocates testified in support; the measure was referred to Appropriations.
The California State Assembly Government Organization Committee voted to advance AB 1982, a bill by Assemblymember Lowenthal that would remove the sunset on prior measures requiring Type 48 (bars and nightclubs) establishments to offer drink‑spiking test strips or devices and protective lids and to post signage notifying patrons of availability. The measure was referred to the Assembly Appropriations Committee.
Assemblymember Lowenthal said the bill preserves…
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