Moore Testifies Against "Good Samaritan" Bill

A bill known as the “Good Samaritan Bill” was defeated earlier this week by a House Committee on a close 7 to 6 vote. One of the many people to testify against the bill was Beadle County States Attorney Mike Moore…

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Moore says the Legislature doesn’t need to legislate doing the right thing…

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Moore says a brief conversation with his daughters before leaving for Pierre to testify put the ideas behind the bill in perspective for him…

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The bill would have provided immunity from prosecution on misdemeanor underage consumption charges if a person under 21 called for medical help for someone who needed emergency assistance.