Extend the public intoxication of alcohol code to include being under the impairment of narcotics in public
Filed by Elliott Pritt(R · District HD-050)Official link pending verification · co-sponsored by 4 legislators
The purpose of this bill is to make it a misdemeanor to being under the impairment of narcotics in public; and providing for criminal penalties and education upon conviction thereof.
Judiciary
Last action: To Judiciary (February 12, 2026)
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- Passed House (Roll No. 74)February 11, 2026 · House
- Title amendment adopted (Voice vote)February 11, 2026 · House
- Communicated to SenateFebruary 11, 2026 · House
- Introduced in SenateFebruary 12, 2026 · Senate
- To JudiciaryFebruary 12, 2026 · Senate
- To JudiciaryFebruary 12, 2026 · Senate
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