Ohio HB19 amends underage alcohol possession and consumption laws, reducing the mental state required for certain violations from "knowingly" to.

Ohio HB19 modifies the state's Revised Code to change the mental state required for certain underage alcohol-related offenses from "knowingly" to "recklessly." Specifically, it alters the prohibition against allowing an underage person to possess or consume alcohol in a private or public place. The bill also includes provisions for diversion programs for underage offenders and mandates that accommodations providers inform guests of these laws. The changes aim to address underage alcohol consumption more comprehensively.

Ohio HB19 amends underage alcohol possession and consumption laws, reducing the mental state required for certain violations from "knowingly" to.

Ohio HB19 modifies the state's Revised Code to change the mental state required for certain underage alcohol-related offenses from "knowingly" to "recklessly." Specifically, it alters the prohibition against allowing an underage person to possess or consume alcohol in a private or public place. The bill also includes provisions for diversion programs for underage offenders and mandates that accommodations providers inform guests of these laws. The changes aim to address underage alcohol consumption more comprehensively.