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Assembly keeps drink‑spiking protections in place by removing sunsets on bar-safety rules
Summary
AB 1982 removes sunsets on prior laws requiring bars and nightclubs to provide drug‑test strips and lids on request and to post notice; the Assembly passed the bill by recorded vote, 68–0.
Assemblymember Lowenthal presented AB 1982 on the Assembly floor, framing the measure as a continuation of successful, bipartisan policies to reduce drink‑spiking and related assaults.
Lowenthal said the bill “will remove the sunsets from AB 23, 75, and 1013,” extending requirements that type‑48 licensees (bars and nightclubs) make test strips and drink covers available to patrons upon request and post signs alerting customers. He described the program as successful in reducing instances of drink‑spiking.
Following presentation the clerk opened the roll; the clerk recorded the vote as 68 yes, 0 no and the measure passed.
Why it matters: Lowenthal and other speakers described the bill as preserving a public‑safety tool for patrons in nightlife settings. Supporters argued the program has reduced instances of drink‑spiking and related assaults and that the removal of the sunset provisions keeps the protections in place statewide.
What’s next: The Assembly approved AB 1982 on the floor today; the bill will continue through the legislative process.
