lifeline law

Expansion to Indiana's Lifeline Law advances as student leaders, law enforcement advocate

Brandon Smith

The Lifeline Law protects young people from underage drinking charges for the person seeking help. But it doesn’t provide that same immunity to the underage drinker experiencing a medical issue.
Purdue students lead push to update Lifeline Law

Martin Schauss, WFYI

The law protects those who call or text 911 to help an underage friend experiencing an alcohol-related medical emergency from facing legal consequences for underage drinking.
Advocates celebrate 10 years of Indiana's Lifeline law, with eye towards expansion

Brandon Smith

The Lifeline law provides immunity from underage drinking charges if a minor seeks emergency help for themselves or someone else.