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VG 2020 (LGBl. für Wien Nr. 53/2020 idF LGBl. Nr. 33/2025)", "title": { "en": "Vienna Events Act 2020: awareness concept and awareness officers", "de": "Wiener Veranstaltungsgesetz 2020: Awarenesskonzept und Awarenessbeauftragte" }, "status": "in_force", "statusDate": "2026-07-01", "inForceFrom": "2026-07-01", "inForceUntil": null, "venueDuties": [ { "id": "wien-26-awareness-concept", "type": "awareness-concept", "summary": { "en": "Draw up an awareness concept to prevent harassment, set out in it at least one rescue chain and how it is triggered, inform guests about it and appoint awareness officers. At least every second appointed person must be female; all of them need communication devices for emergencies that can receive at any time.", "de": "Ein Awarenesskonzept zur Vermeidung von Belästigungen ausarbeiten, darin mindestens eine Rettungskette und deren Auslösung festlegen, die Gäste darüber informieren und Awarenessbeauftragte bestellen. Mindestens jede zweite beauftragte Person muss weiblich sein; alle brauchen jederzeit empfangsbereite Kommunikationsgeräte für den Notfall." }, "appliesTo": { "en": "Events at which 300 or more people can be present at the same time, where musical performances, a dance floor or a standing area in front of the stage, alcohol being served and an end time after 9 pm all occur together and predominate for the event as a whole", "de": "Veranstaltungen, an denen 300 oder mehr Personen gleichzeitig teilnehmen können, wenn musikalische Darbietungen, eine Tanzfläche oder ein Stehplatzbereich vor der Bühne, Alkoholausschank und ein Ende nach 21 Uhr zusammen vorliegen und für die Gesamtveranstaltung überwiegen" }, "sourceSection": "§ 26 Abs. 5 und 6", "proposed": false, "productCriteria": false, "appliesIf": { "minCapacity": 300, "criteria": [ "dance-or-standing-area", "alcohol-service", "music-performance", "ends-after-21" ] }, "awarenessStaffing": [ { "minCapacity": 300, "persons": 1 }, { "minCapacity": 600, "persons": 2 }, { "minCapacity": 1000, "persons": 3 }, { "minCapacity": 2000, "persons": 4 }, { "minCapacity": 3000, "persons": 5 }, { "minCapacity": 4000, "persons": 6 }, { "minCapacity": 5000, "persons": null } ] } ], "primarySource": { "url": "https://www.ris.bka.gv.at/Dokumente/Landesnormen/LWI40017616/LWI40017616.html", "title": "Wiener Veranstaltungsgesetz 2020 (Wr. 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Nr. 33/2025", "publisher": "Rechtsinformationssystem des Bundes (RIS)" }, "secondarySources": [ { "url": "https://www.ris.bka.gv.at/Dokumente/LgblAuth/LGBLA_WI_20250630_33/LGBLA_WI_20250630_33.html", "title": "LGBl. für Wien Nr. 33/2025, Änderung des Wiener Veranstaltungsgesetzes 2020", "publisher": "Rechtsinformationssystem des Bundes (RIS)" }, { "url": "https://www.wien.gv.at/wirtschaft/veranstaltungen-awareness-konzept", "title": "Awareness-Konzept für Veranstaltungen", "publisher": "Stadt Wien" } ], "history": [ { "date": "2025-06-30", "event": "promulgated", "source": { "url": "https://www.ris.bka.gv.at/Dokumente/LgblAuth/LGBLA_WI_20250630_33/LGBLA_WI_20250630_33.html", "title": "LGBl. für Wien Nr. 33/2025, Änderung des Wiener Veranstaltungsgesetzes 2020", "publisher": "Rechtsinformationssystem des Bundes (RIS)" } }, { "date": "2026-07-01", "event": "in-force", "status": "in_force", "source": { "url": "https://www.ris.bka.gv.at/Dokumente/Landesnormen/LWI40017616/LWI40017616.html", "title": "Wiener Veranstaltungsgesetz 2020 (Wr. 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Bei mehr als 5.000 Personen ist zusätzlich ein Sicherheitskonzept nötig, in dem das Awarenesskonzept ein eigener Abschnitt ist (§ 31 Abs. 1 und Abs. 2 Z 11); die Zahl wird dann laut Stadt Wien im Genehmigungsverfahren mit der Behörde und den Blaulichtorganisationen festgelegt. Laut Stadt Wien ist das Konzept bei der Anmeldung der Veranstaltung einzureichen. § 26 schreibt keine Getränketests vor." }, "substanceDefinition": false, "freshness": "fresh", "url": "https://getdrinkcheck.com/drink-spiking-laws#j-at" }, { "id": "ch-motion-24-3836", "jurisdiction": { "key": "ch", "country": "CH", "name": { "en": "Switzerland", "de": "Schweiz" } }, "level": "national", "kind": "product-rule", "norm": "Motion 24.3836", "title": { "en": "Misuse of medicines for the chemical submission of victims. Action is needed!", "de": "Medikamentenmissbrauch zur chemischen Unterwerfung von Opfern. Es besteht Handlungsbedarf!" }, "status": "in_progress", "statusDate": "2026-09-14", "inForceFrom": null, "inForceUntil": null, "venueDuties": [], "primarySource": { "url": "https://www.parlament.ch/de/ratsbetrieb/suche-curia-vista/geschaeft?AffairId=20243836", "title": "Curia Vista, Geschäft 24.3836", "publisher": "Die Bundesversammlung – Das Schweizer Parlament" }, "secondarySources": [], "history": [ { "date": "2024-09-10", "event": "introduced", "source": { "url": "https://ws.parlament.ch/odata.svc/Business?$filter=BusinessShortNumber%20eq%20%2724.3836%27%20and%20Language%20eq%20%27DE%27&$format=json", "title": "Open Data des Parlaments, Geschäft 24.3836 (Business)", "publisher": "Die Bundesversammlung – Das Schweizer Parlament" } }, { "date": "2026-09-14", "event": "passed-chamber", "source": { "url": "https://ws.parlament.ch/odata.svc/Vote?$filter=BusinessNumber%20eq%2020243836%20and%20Language%20eq%20%27DE%27&$format=json", "title": "Open Data des Parlaments, Abstimmung 36600 zu Geschäft 24.3836 (Vote)", "publisher": "Die Bundesversammlung – Das Schweizer Parlament" } }, { "date": "2026-09-14", "event": "committee", "status": "in_progress", "source": { "url": "https://ws.parlament.ch/odata.svc/BusinessStatus?$filter=BusinessNumber%20eq%2020243836%20and%20Language%20eq%20%27DE%27&$format=json", "title": "Open Data des Parlaments, Status von Geschäft 24.3836 (BusinessStatus)", "publisher": "Die Bundesversammlung – Das Schweizer Parlament" } }, { "date": "2026-10-06", "event": "committee", "source": { "url": "https://ws.parlament.ch/odata.svc/BusinessStatus?$filter=BusinessNumber%20eq%2020243836%20and%20Language%20eq%20%27DE%27&$format=json", "title": "Open Data des Parlaments, Status von Geschäft 24.3836 (BusinessStatus)", "publisher": "Die Bundesversammlung – Das Schweizer Parlament" } } ], "checkedAt": "2026-10-09", "notes": { "en": "A motion is an instruction to the Federal Council, not a bill. This motion instructs the Federal Council to initiate measures among healthcare providers against the misuse of medicines for the chemical submission of victims. The Federal Council proposed rejecting it. The National Council adopted the motion on 14 September 2026 by 122 votes to 73; since then it has been with the committee of the Council of States.", "de": "Eine Motion ist ein Auftrag an den Bundesrat, kein Gesetzentwurf. Diese Motion beauftragt den Bundesrat, bei den Leistungserbringern im Gesundheitsbereich Maßnahmen gegen den Missbrauch von Medikamenten zur chemischen Unterwerfung von Opfern einzuleiten. Der Bundesrat beantragte die Ablehnung. Der Nationalrat nahm die Motion am 14. September 2026 mit 122 zu 73 Stimmen an; seither liegt sie bei der Kommission des Ständerats." }, "substanceDefinition": false, "freshness": "fresh", "url": "https://getdrinkcheck.com/drink-spiking-laws#j-ch" }, { "id": "de-npsg-bgbl-2026-i-2", "jurisdiction": { "key": "de", "country": "DE", "name": { "en": "Germany", "de": "Deutschland" } }, "level": "national", "kind": "criminal-law", "offenceScope": "related", "norm": "BGBl. 2026 I Nr. 2 (NpSG, Anlage 2)", "title": { "en": "Act amending the New Psychoactive Substances Act", "de": "Gesetz zur Änderung des Neue-psychoaktive-Stoffe-Gesetzes" }, "status": "in_force", "statusDate": "2026-04-12", "inForceFrom": "2026-04-12", "inForceUntil": null, "venueDuties": [], "primarySource": { "url": "https://www.recht.bund.de/bgbl/1/2026/2/VO.html", "title": "Gesetz zur Änderung des Neue-psychoaktive-Stoffe-Gesetzes, BGBl. 2026 I Nr. 2 vom 12.01.2026", "publisher": "Bundesministerium der Justiz und für Verbraucherschutz (Bundesgesetzblatt)" }, "secondarySources": [], "history": [ { "date": "2026-01-07", "event": "signed", "source": { "url": "https://www.recht.bund.de/bgbl/1/2026/2/regelungstext.pdf?__blob=publicationFile&v=3", "title": "BGBl. 2026 I Nr. 2, Regelungstext", "publisher": "Bundesministerium der Justiz und für Verbraucherschutz (Bundesgesetzblatt)" } }, { "date": "2026-01-12", "event": "promulgated", "source": { "url": "https://www.recht.bund.de/bgbl/1/2026/2/VO.html", "title": "Gesetz zur Änderung des Neue-psychoaktive-Stoffe-Gesetzes, BGBl. 2026 I Nr. 2 vom 12.01.2026", "publisher": "Bundesministerium der Justiz und für Verbraucherschutz (Bundesgesetzblatt)" } }, { "date": "2026-04-12", "event": "in-force", "status": "in_force", "source": { "url": "https://www.recht.bund.de/bgbl/1/2026/2/regelungstext.pdf?__blob=publicationFile&v=3", "title": "BGBl. 2026 I Nr. 2, Regelungstext", "publisher": "Bundesministerium der Justiz und für Verbraucherschutz (Bundesgesetzblatt)" } } ], "checkedAt": "2026-10-09", "notes": { "en": "Act of 7 January 2026, promulgated on 12 January 2026. It adds a new Annex 2 to the Act. Depending on the substance and preparation, the substances listed there are subject to a handling ban, bans on mail-order and vending-machine sales, and a ban on supplying them to persons under 18 (§ 3 NpSG). The substances in Annex 2 include 1,4-butanediol (1,4-BDO) and gamma-butyrolactone (GBL): for both, the handling ban applies to the pure substance and to preparations containing more than 20 per cent of it; recognised commercial, industrial and scientific uses are exempt (§ 3 Abs. 2 NpSG). Anyone who administers a substance covered by the handling ban to another person commits a criminal offence (§ 4 Abs. 1 NpSG).", "de": "Gesetz vom 7. Januar 2026, verkündet am 12. Januar 2026. Es nimmt eine neue Anlage 2 in das Gesetz auf. Je nach Stoff und Zubereitung gelten für die dort genannten Stoffe ein Umgangsverbot, Verbote für Versandhandel und Automatenverkauf sowie ein Abgabeverbot an Personen unter 18 Jahren (§ 3 NpSG). Zu den Stoffen der Anlage 2 gehören 1,4-Butandiol (1,4-BDO) und Gamma-Butyrolacton (GBL): Für beide gilt das Umgangsverbot für den Reinstoff und für Zubereitungen mit mehr als 20 Prozent des Stoffes; anerkannte gewerbliche, industrielle und wissenschaftliche Verwendungen sind ausgenommen (§ 3 Abs. 2 NpSG). Wer einen Stoff, für den das Umgangsverbot gilt, einem anderen verabreicht, macht sich strafbar (§ 4 Abs. 1 NpSG)." }, "substanceDefinition": true, "freshness": "fresh", "url": "https://getdrinkcheck.com/drink-spiking-laws/germany#de-npsg-bgbl-2026-i-2" }, { "id": "de-stgb-entwurf-21-551", "jurisdiction": { "key": "de", "country": "DE", "name": { "en": "Germany", "de": "Deutschland" } }, "level": "national", "kind": "criminal-law", "offenceScope": "aggravation", "norm": "BT-Drucksache 21/551 (§ 177 Abs. 8, § 250 Abs. 2 StGB)", "title": { "en": "Draft Act on combating under criminal law the administration of so-called knockout drops to commit robbery and sexual offences", "de": "Entwurf eines Gesetzes zur strafrechtlichen Bekämpfung der Verabreichung sogenannter K.O.-Tropfen zur Begehung von Raub- und Sexualdelikten" }, "status": "in_progress", "statusDate": "2026-09-23", "inForceFrom": null, "inForceUntil": null, "venueDuties": [], "primarySource": { "url": "https://dserver.bundestag.de/btd/21/005/2100551.pdf", "title": "Drucksache 21/551, Gesetzentwurf des Bundesrates (24.06.2025)", "publisher": "Deutscher Bundestag" }, "secondarySources": [ { "url": "https://www.bundestag.de/dokumente/textarchiv/2026/kw39-de-ko-tropfen-1211250", "title": "Strafrechtlicher Schutz vor K.-o.-Tropfen bei Sexual- und Raubdelikten", "publisher": "Deutscher Bundestag" }, { "url": "https://www.bundestag.de/ausschuesse/recht-verbraucherschutz/sitzungen/1194314-1194314", "title": "Anhörung zu sogenannten K.-o.-Tropfen", "publisher": "Deutscher Bundestag, Ausschuss für Recht und Verbraucherschutz" } ], "history": [ { "date": "2025-03-25", "event": "introduced", "source": { "url": "https://dserver.bundestag.de/brd/2025/0128-25.pdf", "title": "Bundesrat Drucksache 128/25, Gesetzesantrag des Landes Nordrhein-Westfalen (25.03.2025)", "publisher": "Bundesrat" } }, { "date": "2025-04-11", "event": "committee", "source": { "url": "https://www.bundesrat.de/SharedDocs/beratungsvorgaenge/2025/0101-0200/0128-25.html", "title": "Beratungsvorgang 128/25: Entwurf eines Gesetzes zur strafrechtlichen Bekämpfung der Verabreichung sogenannter K.O.-Tropfen zur Begehung von Raub- und Sexualdelikten", "publisher": "Bundesrat" } }, { "date": "2025-05-23", "event": "passed-chamber", "source": { "url": "https://dserver.bundestag.de/brd/2025/0128-25B.pdf", "title": "Bundesrat Drucksache 128/25 (Beschluss) (23.05.2025)", "publisher": "Bundesrat" } }, { "date": "2026-09-23", "event": "committee", "status": "in_progress", "source": { "url": "https://www.bundestag.de/dokumente/textarchiv/2026/kw39-de-ko-tropfen-1211250", "title": "Strafrechtlicher Schutz vor K.-o.-Tropfen bei Sexual- und Raubdelikten", "publisher": "Deutscher Bundestag" } }, { "date": "2026-10-05", "event": "committee", "source": { "url": "https://www.bundestag.de/ausschuesse/recht-verbraucherschutz/sitzungen/1194314-1194314", "title": "Anhörung zu sogenannten K.-o.-Tropfen", "publisher": "Deutscher Bundestag, Ausschuss für Recht und Verbraucherschutz" } } ], "checkedAt": "2026-10-09", "notes": { "en": "Bundesrat bill, initiated by the state of North Rhine-Westphalia and joined by Hamburg and Saarland: a new item in § 177 Abs. 8 and § 250 Abs. 2 StGB is to cover cases in which the offender administers poison or other substances harmful to health to the victim in order to commit the offence; these cases carry a minimum sentence of five years. The Bundesrat adopted the bill on 23 May 2025. On 23 September 2026 the Bundestag referred it to the Committee on Legal Affairs together with the government bill (Drucksache 21/7560); on 5 October 2026 the committee held a public hearing on both bills. Not yet law.", "de": "Gesetzentwurf des Bundesrates auf Antrag des Landes Nordrhein-Westfalen, dem Hamburg und das Saarland beigetreten sind: In § 177 Abs. 8 und § 250 Abs. 2 StGB soll eine neue Nummer die Fälle erfassen, in denen der Täter dem Opfer zur Ausführung der Tat Gift oder andere gesundheitsschädliche Stoffe beibringt; für sie gilt die Mindeststrafe von fünf Jahren. Der Bundesrat hat den Entwurf am 23. Mai 2025 beschlossen. Der Bundestag hat ihn am 23. September 2026 zusammen mit dem Regierungsentwurf (Drucksache 21/7560) an den Rechtsausschuss überwiesen; am 5. Oktober 2026 hat der Ausschuss beide Entwürfe öffentlich angehört. Noch kein geltendes Recht." }, "substanceDefinition": false, "freshness": "fresh", "url": "https://getdrinkcheck.com/drink-spiking-laws/germany#de-stgb-entwurf-21-551" }, { "id": "de-stgb-entwurf-21-7560", "jurisdiction": { "key": "de", "country": "DE", "name": { "en": "Germany", "de": "Deutschland" } }, "level": "national", "kind": "criminal-law", "offenceScope": "aggravation", "norm": "BT-Drucksache 21/7560 (§ 177 Abs. 8 Nr. 1, § 250 Abs. 2 Nr. 1 StGB)", "title": { "en": "Draft Act amending the Criminal Code – strengthening criminal-law protection against so-called knockout drops", "de": "Entwurf eines Gesetzes zur Änderung des Strafgesetzbuches – Stärkung des strafrechtlichen Schutzes vor sogenannten K.-o.-Tropfen" }, "status": "in_progress", "statusDate": "2026-09-23", "inForceFrom": null, "inForceUntil": null, "venueDuties": [], "primarySource": { "url": "https://www.bundestag.de/dokumente/textarchiv/2026/kw39-de-ko-tropfen-1211250", "title": "Strafrechtlicher Schutz vor K.-o.-Tropfen bei Sexual- und Raubdelikten", "publisher": "Deutscher Bundestag" }, "secondarySources": [ { "url": "https://dserver.bundestag.de/btd/21/075/2107560.pdf", "title": "Drucksache 21/7560, Gesetzentwurf der Bundesregierung (12.08.2026)", "publisher": "Deutscher Bundestag" }, { "url": "https://www.bundestag.de/ausschuesse/recht-verbraucherschutz/sitzungen/1194314-1194314", "title": "Anhörung zu sogenannten K.-o.-Tropfen", "publisher": "Deutscher Bundestag, Ausschuss für Recht und Verbraucherschutz" } ], "history": [ { "date": "2026-08-12", "event": "introduced", "source": { "url": "https://dserver.bundestag.de/btd/21/075/2107560.pdf", "title": "Drucksache 21/7560, Gesetzentwurf der Bundesregierung (12.08.2026)", "publisher": "Deutscher Bundestag" } }, { "date": "2026-09-23", "event": "committee", "status": "in_progress", "source": { "url": "https://www.bundestag.de/dokumente/textarchiv/2026/kw39-de-ko-tropfen-1211250", "title": "Strafrechtlicher Schutz vor K.-o.-Tropfen bei Sexual- und Raubdelikten", "publisher": "Deutscher Bundestag" } }, { "date": "2026-10-05", "event": "committee", "source": { "url": "https://www.bundestag.de/ausschuesse/recht-verbraucherschutz/sitzungen/1194314-1194314", "title": "Anhörung zu sogenannten K.-o.-Tropfen", "publisher": "Deutscher Bundestag, Ausschuss für Recht und Verbraucherschutz" } } ], "checkedAt": "2026-10-09", "nextReviewAt": "2026-10-20", "notes": { "en": "Government bill: § 177 Abs. 8 Nr. 1 and § 250 Abs. 2 Nr. 1 StGB are to cover dangerous agents in addition to weapons and dangerous tools; these cases would then carry a minimum sentence of five instead of three years. First reading in the Bundestag on 23 September 2026, then referred to the Committee on Legal Affairs together with the Bundesrat bill (Drucksache 21/551). On 5 October 2026 the Committee on Legal Affairs dealt with both bills in a public hearing; as of 6 October 2026 the committee had not yet issued a recommendation. Not yet law.", "de": "Regierungsentwurf: In § 177 Abs. 8 Nr. 1 und § 250 Abs. 2 Nr. 1 StGB sollen neben Waffen und gefährlichen Werkzeugen auch gefährliche Mittel erfasst werden; diese Fälle fielen dann unter die Mindeststrafe von fünf statt drei Jahren. Erste Lesung im Bundestag am 23. September 2026, danach zusammen mit dem Bundesratsentwurf (Drucksache 21/551) an den Rechtsausschuss überwiesen. Am 5. Oktober 2026 hat sich der Rechtsausschuss in einer öffentlichen Anhörung mit beiden Entwürfen befasst; eine Beschlussempfehlung des Ausschusses lag am 6. Oktober 2026 noch nicht vor. Noch kein geltendes Recht." }, "substanceDefinition": false, "freshness": "fresh", "url": "https://getdrinkcheck.com/drink-spiking-laws/germany#de-stgb-entwurf-21-7560" }, { "id": "gb-eaw-cpa-2026-s134", "jurisdiction": { "key": "gb-eaw", "country": "GB", "name": { "en": "England and Wales", "de": "England und Wales" } }, "level": "regional", "kind": "criminal-law", "offenceScope": "specific-offence", "norm": "Crime and Policing Act 2026 (c. 20), s. 134 (new s. 24 Offences against the Person Act 1861)", "title": { "en": "Crime and Policing Act 2026, section 134: administering etc harmful substances (including by spiking)", "de": "Crime and Policing Act 2026, Section 134: Beibringen gesundheitsschädlicher Stoffe (einschließlich Spiking)" }, "status": "enacted_not_in_force", "statusDate": "2026-04-29", "inForceFrom": null, "inForceUntil": null, "venueDuties": [], "primarySource": { "url": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2026/20/section/134", "title": "Crime and Policing Act 2026, section 134", "publisher": "The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk)" }, "secondarySources": [ { "url": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2026/20/section/254", "title": "Crime and Policing Act 2026, section 254 (Extent)", "publisher": "The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk)" }, { "url": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2026/20/section/255", "title": "Crime and Policing Act 2026, section 255 (Commencement)", "publisher": "The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk)" } ], "history": [ { "date": "2025-02-25", "event": "introduced", "status": "in_progress", "source": { "url": "https://bills-api.parliament.uk/api/v1/Bills/3938/Stages?Take=100", "title": "Crime and Policing Act 2026: bill stages", "publisher": "UK Parliament (Bills API)" } }, { "date": "2025-03-27", "event": "committee", "source": { "url": "https://bills-api.parliament.uk/api/v1/Bills/3938/Stages?Take=100", "title": "Crime and Policing Act 2026: bill stages", "publisher": "UK Parliament (Bills API)" } }, { "date": "2025-06-18", "event": "passed-chamber", "source": { "url": "https://bills-api.parliament.uk/api/v1/Bills/3938/Stages?Take=100", "title": "Crime and Policing Act 2026: bill stages", "publisher": "UK Parliament (Bills API)" } }, { "date": "2025-11-10", "event": "committee", "source": { "url": "https://bills-api.parliament.uk/api/v1/Bills/3938/Stages?Take=100", "title": "Crime and Policing Act 2026: bill stages", "publisher": "UK Parliament (Bills API)" } }, { "date": "2026-03-25", "event": "passed-chamber", "source": { "url": "https://bills-api.parliament.uk/api/v1/Bills/3938/Stages?Take=100", "title": "Crime and Policing Act 2026: bill stages", "publisher": "UK Parliament (Bills API)" } }, { "date": "2026-04-27", "event": "passed-legislature", "source": { "url": "https://bills-api.parliament.uk/api/v1/Bills/3938/Stages?Take=100", "title": "Crime and Policing Act 2026: bill stages", "publisher": "UK Parliament (Bills API)" } }, { "date": "2026-04-29", "event": "signed", "status": "enacted_not_in_force", "source": { "url": "https://bills-api.parliament.uk/api/v1/Bills/3938/Stages?Take=100", "title": "Crime and Policing Act 2026: bill stages", "publisher": "UK Parliament (Bills API)" } } ], "checkedAt": "2026-10-09", "nextReviewAt": "2026-11-02", "notes": { "en": "Section 134 repeals sections 22 and 23 of the Offences against the Person Act 1861 and replaces section 24 with a new offence headed “Administering etc harmful substances (including by spiking)”. It is an offence to unlawfully administer a harmful substance to another person, or cause it to be administered to or taken by them, with intent to injure, aggrieve or annoy; “harmful substance” means any poison or other destructive or noxious thing. Royal Assent on 29 April 2026. In England and Wales the section comes into force on a day appointed by the Secretary of State by regulations; none of the three commencement regulations made so far covers section 134 (checked 9 October 2026). Not yet in force.", "de": "Section 134 hebt die Sections 22 und 23 des Offences against the Person Act 1861 auf und ersetzt Section 24 durch einen neuen Tatbestand mit der Überschrift „Administering etc harmful substances (including by spiking)“. Strafbar ist, einer anderen Person rechtswidrig einen gesundheitsschädlichen Stoff beizubringen oder ihn ihr beibringen oder von ihr einnehmen zu lassen, in der Absicht, sie zu verletzen, zu kränken oder zu belästigen; gesundheitsschädlicher Stoff ist jedes Gift und jede andere zerstörerische oder schädliche Sache. Royal Assent am 29. April 2026. In England und Wales tritt die Vorschrift an einem Tag in Kraft, den der Secretary of State durch Verordnung bestimmt; keine der drei bisher erlassenen Inkrafttretensverordnungen erfasst Section 134 (geprüft am 9. Oktober 2026). Noch nicht in Kraft." }, "substanceDefinition": false, "penalty": { "en": "On conviction on indictment: imprisonment for up to 10 years or a fine (or both). On summary conviction in England and Wales: imprisonment up to the general limit in a magistrates’ court or a fine (or both). Applies once section 134 is in force.", "de": "Bei Verurteilung im Anklageverfahren (on indictment): Freiheitsstrafe bis zu 10 Jahren oder Geldstrafe (oder beides). Im summarischen Verfahren in England und Wales: Freiheitsstrafe bis zur allgemeinen Höchstgrenze der Magistrates’ Courts oder Geldstrafe (oder beides). Gilt ab Inkrafttreten von Section 134." }, "freshness": "fresh", "url": "https://getdrinkcheck.com/drink-spiking-laws/united-kingdom#gb-eaw-cpa-2026-s134" }, { "id": "gb-nir-cpa-2026-s134", "jurisdiction": { "key": "gb-nir", "country": "GB", "subdivision": "GB-NIR", "name": { "en": "Northern Ireland", "de": "Nordirland" } }, "level": "regional", "kind": "criminal-law", "offenceScope": "specific-offence", "norm": "Crime and Policing Act 2026 (c. 20), s. 134 (new s. 24 Offences against the Person Act 1861)", "title": { "en": "Crime and Policing Act 2026, section 134: administering etc harmful substances (including by spiking)", "de": "Crime and Policing Act 2026, Section 134: Beibringen gesundheitsschädlicher Stoffe (einschließlich Spiking)" }, "status": "enacted_not_in_force", "statusDate": "2026-04-29", "inForceFrom": null, "inForceUntil": null, "venueDuties": [], "primarySource": { "url": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2026/20/section/134", "title": "Crime and Policing Act 2026, section 134", "publisher": "The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk)" }, "secondarySources": [ { "url": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2026/20/section/254", "title": "Crime and Policing Act 2026, section 254 (Extent)", "publisher": "The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk)" }, { "url": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2026/20/section/255", "title": "Crime and Policing Act 2026, section 255 (Commencement)", "publisher": "The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk)" } ], "history": [ { "date": "2025-02-25", "event": "introduced", "status": "in_progress", "source": { "url": "https://bills-api.parliament.uk/api/v1/Bills/3938/Stages?Take=100", "title": "Crime and Policing Act 2026: bill stages", "publisher": "UK Parliament (Bills API)" } }, { "date": "2025-03-27", "event": "committee", "source": { "url": "https://bills-api.parliament.uk/api/v1/Bills/3938/Stages?Take=100", "title": "Crime and Policing Act 2026: bill stages", "publisher": "UK Parliament (Bills API)" } }, { "date": "2025-06-18", "event": "passed-chamber", "source": { "url": "https://bills-api.parliament.uk/api/v1/Bills/3938/Stages?Take=100", "title": "Crime and Policing Act 2026: bill stages", "publisher": "UK Parliament (Bills API)" } }, { "date": "2025-11-10", "event": "committee", "source": { "url": "https://bills-api.parliament.uk/api/v1/Bills/3938/Stages?Take=100", "title": "Crime and Policing Act 2026: bill stages", "publisher": "UK Parliament (Bills API)" } }, { "date": "2026-03-25", "event": "passed-chamber", "source": { "url": "https://bills-api.parliament.uk/api/v1/Bills/3938/Stages?Take=100", "title": "Crime and Policing Act 2026: bill stages", "publisher": "UK Parliament (Bills API)" } }, { "date": "2026-04-27", "event": "passed-legislature", "source": { "url": "https://bills-api.parliament.uk/api/v1/Bills/3938/Stages?Take=100", "title": "Crime and Policing Act 2026: bill stages", "publisher": "UK Parliament (Bills API)" } }, { "date": "2026-04-29", "event": "signed", "status": "enacted_not_in_force", "source": { "url": "https://bills-api.parliament.uk/api/v1/Bills/3938/Stages?Take=100", "title": "Crime and Policing Act 2026: bill stages", "publisher": "UK Parliament (Bills API)" } } ], "checkedAt": "2026-10-09", "nextReviewAt": "2026-11-02", "notes": { "en": "Section 134 repeals sections 22 and 23 of the Offences against the Person Act 1861 and replaces section 24 with a new offence headed “Administering etc harmful substances (including by spiking)”; the section also extends to Northern Ireland. It is an offence to unlawfully administer a harmful substance to another person, or cause it to be administered to or taken by them, with intent to injure, aggrieve or annoy; “harmful substance” means any poison or other destructive or noxious thing. Royal Assent on 29 April 2026. In Northern Ireland the section comes into force on a day appointed by order of the Department of Justice in Northern Ireland; the only Northern Ireland commencement order made so far does not cover section 134 (checked 9 October 2026). Not yet in force.", "de": "Section 134 hebt die Sections 22 und 23 des Offences against the Person Act 1861 auf und ersetzt Section 24 durch einen neuen Tatbestand mit der Überschrift „Administering etc harmful substances (including by spiking)“; die Vorschrift gilt auch in Nordirland. Strafbar ist, einer anderen Person rechtswidrig einen gesundheitsschädlichen Stoff beizubringen oder ihn ihr beibringen oder von ihr einnehmen zu lassen, in der Absicht, sie zu verletzen, zu kränken oder zu belästigen; gesundheitsschädlicher Stoff ist jedes Gift und jede andere zerstörerische oder schädliche Sache. Royal Assent am 29. April 2026. In Nordirland tritt die Vorschrift an einem Tag in Kraft, den das nordirische Justizministerium (Department of Justice) durch Verordnung bestimmt; die bisher einzige nordirische Inkrafttretensverordnung erfasst Section 134 nicht (geprüft am 9. Oktober 2026). Noch nicht in Kraft." }, "substanceDefinition": false, "penalty": { "en": "On conviction on indictment: imprisonment for up to 10 years or a fine (or both). On summary conviction in Northern Ireland: imprisonment for up to 6 months or a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum (or both). Applies once section 134 is in force.", "de": "Bei Verurteilung im Anklageverfahren (on indictment): Freiheitsstrafe bis zu 10 Jahren oder Geldstrafe (oder beides). Im summarischen Verfahren in Nordirland: Freiheitsstrafe bis zu 6 Monaten oder Geldstrafe bis zum gesetzlichen Höchstbetrag (oder beides). Gilt ab Inkrafttreten von Section 134." }, "freshness": "fresh", "url": "https://getdrinkcheck.com/drink-spiking-laws/united-kingdom#gb-nir-cpa-2026-s134" }, { "id": "ie-nfoapa-1997-s12", "jurisdiction": { "key": "ie", "country": "IE", "name": { "en": "Ireland", "de": "Irland" } }, "level": "national", "kind": "criminal-law", "offenceScope": "related", "norm": "Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act 1997, s. 12", "title": { "en": "Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act 1997, section 12: poisoning", "de": "Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act 1997, Section 12: Vergiftung (poisoning)" }, "status": "in_force", "statusDate": "1997-08-19", "inForceFrom": "1997-08-19", "inForceUntil": null, "venueDuties": [], "primarySource": { "url": "https://www.irishstatutebook.ie/eli/1997/act/26/section/12/enacted/en/html", "title": "Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act, 1997, Section 12", "publisher": "Office of the Attorney General (Irish Statute Book)" }, "secondarySources": [ { "url": "https://data.oireachtas.ie/akn/ie/debateRecord/dail/2026-06-18/writtens/mul@/dbsect_400.xml", "title": "Dáil Éireann, written answer 408 (18 June 2026), Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration", "publisher": "Houses of the Oireachtas" } ], "history": [ { "date": "1997-05-19", "event": "signed", "status": "enacted_not_in_force", "source": { "url": "https://www.irishstatutebook.ie/eli/1997/act/26/enacted/en/html", "title": "Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act, 1997", "publisher": "Office of the Attorney General (Irish Statute Book)" } }, { "date": "1997-08-19", "event": "in-force", "status": "in_force", "source": { "url": "https://www.irishstatutebook.ie/eli/1997/act/26/section/32/enacted/en/html", "title": "Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act, 1997, Section 32 (Short title and commencement)", "publisher": "Office of the Attorney General (Irish Statute Book)" } } ], "checkedAt": "2026-10-09", "notes": { "en": "Offence of knowingly administering to, or causing to be taken by, another person without their consent a substance capable of interfering substantially with bodily functions; a substance capable of inducing unconsciousness or sleep counts as such. According to the Minister for Justice, spiking a drink or spiking by injection is in effect poisoning and an offence under this Act. In force three months after the Act was passed on 19 May 1997.", "de": "Straftat, einer anderen Person ohne deren Einwilligung wissentlich einen Stoff beizubringen oder einnehmen zu lassen, der die Körperfunktionen erheblich beeinträchtigen kann; ein Stoff, der Bewusstlosigkeit oder Schlaf herbeiführen kann, gilt als solcher. Laut Justizminister ist Spiking über ein Getränk oder per Injektion im Ergebnis eine Vergiftung und nach diesem Gesetz strafbar. In Kraft drei Monate nach der Verabschiedung am 19. Mai 1997." }, "substanceDefinition": false, "penalty": { "en": "On conviction on indictment: a fine or imprisonment for up to 3 years, or both. On summary conviction: a fine or imprisonment for up to 12 months, or both.", "de": "Bei Verurteilung im Anklageverfahren: Geldstrafe oder Freiheitsstrafe bis zu 3 Jahren oder beides. Im summarischen Verfahren: Geldstrafe oder Freiheitsstrafe bis zu 12 Monaten oder beides." }, "freshness": "fresh", "url": "https://getdrinkcheck.com/drink-spiking-laws#j-ie" }, { "id": "ie-spiking-bill-2023", "jurisdiction": { "key": "ie", "country": "IE", "name": { "en": "Ireland", "de": "Irland" } }, "level": "national", "kind": "criminal-law", "offenceScope": "specific-offence", "norm": "Non-Fatal Offences against the Person (Amendment) (Spiking) Bill 2023 (No. 45 of 2023)", "title": { "en": "Non-Fatal Offences against the Person (Amendment) (Spiking) Bill 2023", "de": "Non-Fatal Offences against the Person (Amendment) (Spiking) Bill 2023 (Gesetzentwurf zu einem eigenen Spiking-Tatbestand)" }, "status": "in_progress", "statusDate": "2025-05-01", "inForceFrom": null, "inForceUntil": null, "venueDuties": [], "primarySource": { "url": "https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/bills/bill/2023/45/", "title": "Non-Fatal Offences against the Person (Amendment) (Spiking) Bill 2023 – No. 45 of 2023", "publisher": "Houses of the Oireachtas" }, "secondarySources": [ { "url": "https://data.oireachtas.ie/ie/oireachtas/bill/2023/45/eng/initiated/b4523s.pdf", "title": "Non-Fatal Offences against the Person (Amendment) (Spiking) Bill 2023, as initiated", "publisher": "Houses of the Oireachtas" } ], "history": [ { "date": "2023-05-25", "event": "introduced", "status": "in_progress", "source": { "url": "https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/bills/bill/2023/45/", "title": "Non-Fatal Offences against the Person (Amendment) (Spiking) Bill 2023 – No. 45 of 2023", "publisher": "Houses of the Oireachtas" } }, { "date": "2023-05-31", "event": "committee", "source": { "url": "https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/bills/bill/2023/45/", "title": "Non-Fatal Offences against the Person (Amendment) (Spiking) Bill 2023 – No. 45 of 2023", "publisher": "Houses of the Oireachtas" } }, { "date": "2023-10-25", "event": "passed-chamber", "source": { "url": "https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/bills/bill/2023/45/", "title": "Non-Fatal Offences against the Person (Amendment) (Spiking) Bill 2023 – No. 45 of 2023", "publisher": "Houses of the Oireachtas" } }, { "date": "2024-11-08", "event": "session-ended", "status": "stalled", "source": { "url": "https://api.oireachtas.ie/v1/legislation?bill_no=45&bill_year=2023&limit=5", "title": "Oireachtas Open Data: Bill 45 of 2023", "publisher": "Houses of the Oireachtas" } }, { "date": "2025-05-01", "event": "introduced", "status": "in_progress", "source": { "url": "https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/bills/bill/2023/45/", "title": "Non-Fatal Offences against the Person (Amendment) (Spiking) Bill 2023 – No. 45 of 2023", "publisher": "Houses of the Oireachtas" } } ], "checkedAt": "2026-10-09", "notes": { "en": "Private member’s bill to provide for a specific offence of spiking: intentionally administering a substance to another person, injecting it or otherwise causing it to be taken orally, knowing that the person does not consent or being reckless as to consent, with the intention of overpowering or sedating them. The Seanad completed all stages on 25 October 2023. The bill lapsed in the Dáil on 8 November 2024 and has been before the Dáil at Second Stage again since 1 May 2025. Not law.", "de": "Gesetzentwurf aus der Mitte des Parlaments für einen eigenen Spiking-Tatbestand: einer anderen Person vorsätzlich einen Stoff beizubringen, zu injizieren oder sie ihn auf andere Weise oral einnehmen zu lassen, wissend, dass sie nicht einwilligt, oder ohne Rücksicht darauf, in der Absicht, sie zu überwältigen oder zu sedieren. Der Seanad hat alle Lesungen am 25. Oktober 2023 abgeschlossen. Im Dáil verfiel der Entwurf am 8. November 2024; seit dem 1. Mai 2025 liegt er dort wieder in der zweiten Lesung (Second Stage). Kein geltendes Recht." }, "substanceDefinition": false, "freshness": "fresh", "url": "https://getdrinkcheck.com/drink-spiking-laws#j-ie" }, { "id": "us-az-tempe-26-71", "jurisdiction": { "key": "us-az-tempe", "country": "US", "subdivision": "US-AZ", "locality": "Tempe", "name": { "en": "Tempe, Arizona", "de": "Tempe, Arizona" } }, "level": "municipal", "kind": "venue-duty", "norm": "Tempe City Code § 26-71 (Ordinance No. O2026.05)", "title": { "en": "Special measures for drink spiking", "de": "Besondere Maßnahmen gegen K.-o.-Tropfen" }, "status": "in_force", "statusDate": "2026-08-01", "inForceFrom": "2026-08-01", "inForceUntil": null, "venueDuties": [ { "id": "tempe-26-71-test-availability", "type": "test-availability", "summary": { "en": "Offer drug testing measures or kits for sale or distribution during regular business hours and keep at least ten units in stock at the opening of business; replenish within three business days if stock falls below that.", "de": "Während der regulären Öffnungszeiten Drogentests verkaufen oder abgeben und zu Geschäftsbeginn mindestens zehn Einheiten vorrätig haben; fällt der Bestand darunter, binnen drei Geschäftstagen auffüllen." }, "appliesTo": { "en": "Establishments holding a Series 6 or Series 12 liquor license that serve alcohol on more than three days per month between 12:00 a.m. and 2:00 a.m.", "de": "Betriebe mit einer Alkohollizenz der Series 6 oder Series 12, die an mehr als drei Tagen im Monat zwischen 0 und 2 Uhr Alkohol ausschenken" }, "sourceSection": "§ 26-71(a), (a)(1)", "proposed": false, "productCriteria": true, "productRequirement": { "en": "Unexpired, lab certified drug testing measures or kits, such as strips, stickers or other commercially available testing products designed to detect substances used in drink spiking.", "de": "Nicht abgelaufene, laborzertifizierte Drogentests, etwa Streifen, Sticker oder andere handelsübliche Testprodukte, die Substanzen erkennen sollen, die für K.-o.-Tropfen verwendet werden." }, "appliesIf": { "licenseTypes": [ "AZ-SERIES-6", "AZ-SERIES-12" ], "lateNightDaysPerMonthMin": 4 } }, { "id": "tempe-26-71-price", "type": "price-cap", "summary": { "en": "Sell or distribute the testing measures or kits at no more than 150% of cost.", "de": "Die Tests zu höchstens 150 % der Kosten verkaufen oder abgeben." }, "appliesTo": { "en": "Establishments holding a Series 6 or Series 12 liquor license that serve alcohol on more than three days per month between 12:00 a.m. and 2:00 a.m.", "de": "Betriebe mit einer Alkohollizenz der Series 6 oder Series 12, die an mehr als drei Tagen im Monat zwischen 0 und 2 Uhr Alkohol ausschenken" }, "sourceSection": "§ 26-71(a)", "proposed": false, "productCriteria": false, "appliesIf": { "licenseTypes": [ "AZ-SERIES-6", "AZ-SERIES-12" ], "lateNightDaysPerMonthMin": 4 } }, { "id": "tempe-26-71-signage", "type": "signage", "summary": { "en": "Post a sign with the message set out in the ordinance, in at least one inch lettering, in prominent and conspicuous locations in all restroom facilities.", "de": "In allen Toiletten gut sichtbar ein Schild mit dem in der Verordnung vorgegebenen Text aushängen, Schrifthöhe mindestens ein Inch." }, "appliesTo": { "en": "Establishments holding a Series 6 or Series 12 liquor license that serve alcohol on more than three days per month between 12:00 a.m. and 2:00 a.m.", "de": "Betriebe mit einer Alkohollizenz der Series 6 oder Series 12, die an mehr als drei Tagen im Monat zwischen 0 und 2 Uhr Alkohol ausschenken" }, "sourceSection": "§ 26-71(a), (b)(4)", "proposed": false, "productCriteria": false, "appliesIf": { "licenseTypes": [ "AZ-SERIES-6", "AZ-SERIES-12" ], "lateNightDaysPerMonthMin": 4 } } ], "primarySource": { "url": "https://ctycms.com/az-tempe/docs/drink-spiking-ordinance-final-posted-2nd-read.pdf", "title": "Ordinance No. O2026.05", "publisher": "City of Tempe" }, "secondarySources": [ { "url": "https://tempe.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=3989", "title": "City Council Regular Meeting, February 5, 2026: Agenda Item 8.C.3", "publisher": "City of Tempe" } ], "history": [ { "date": "2026-08-01", "event": "in-force", "status": "in_force", "source": { "url": "https://ctycms.com/az-tempe/docs/drink-spiking-ordinance-final-posted-2nd-read.pdf", "title": "Ordinance No. O2026.05", "publisher": "City of Tempe" } } ], "checkedAt": "2026-10-09", "notes": { "en": "Exempt are bowling alleys, sports arenas, Series 3 or Series 11 licensees and establishments with a formal exemption from the Chief of Police (§ 26-71(g)). Establishments with a certified drink spiking prevention program can receive a rebate equal to 25% of the tax paid under Section 4-4 of the City Code for the period in which the program is operated (§ 26-71(c)).", "de": "Ausgenommen sind Bowlingbahnen, Sportarenen, Lizenznehmer der Series 3 oder Series 11 und Betriebe mit einer förmlichen Ausnahme durch den Polizeichef (§ 26-71(g)). Betriebe mit einem zertifizierten Präventionsprogramm können für den Zeitraum des Programms 25 % der nach Section 4-4 des City Code gezahlten Steuer zurückerhalten (§ 26-71(c))." }, "substanceDefinition": false, "freshness": "fresh", "url": "https://getdrinkcheck.com/drink-spiking-laws#j-us" }, { "id": "us-ca-ab-1982", "jurisdiction": { "key": "us-ca", "country": "US", "subdivision": "US-CA", "name": { "en": "California", "de": "Kalifornien" } }, "level": "state", "kind": "venue-duty", "norm": "AB 1982 (Chapter 377, Statutes of 2026)", "title": { "en": "On-sale general public premises: drink lids and drug testing devices", "de": "Schankbetriebe mit Type-48-Lizenz: Getränkedeckel und Drogentestgeräte" }, "status": "enacted_not_in_force", "statusDate": "2026-09-20", "inForceFrom": null, "inForceUntil": null, "venueDuties": [], "primarySource": { "url": "https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billHistoryClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260AB1982", "title": "AB-1982 Bill History", "publisher": "California Legislative Information" }, "secondarySources": [ { "url": "https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260AB1982", "title": "AB-1982 Bill Text (Chapter 377)", "publisher": "California Legislative Information" } ], "history": [ { "date": "2026-02-13", "event": "introduced", "status": "in_progress", "source": { "url": "https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billHistoryClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260AB1982", "title": "AB-1982 Bill History", "publisher": "California Legislative Information" } }, { "date": "2026-03-02", "event": "committee", "source": { "url": "https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billHistoryClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260AB1982", "title": "AB-1982 Bill History", "publisher": "California Legislative Information" } }, { "date": "2026-04-23", "event": "passed-chamber", "source": { "url": "https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billHistoryClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260AB1982", "title": "AB-1982 Bill History", "publisher": "California Legislative Information" } }, { "date": "2026-05-06", "event": "committee", "source": { "url": "https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billHistoryClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260AB1982", "title": "AB-1982 Bill History", "publisher": "California Legislative Information" } }, { "date": "2026-08-10", "event": "passed-chamber", "source": { "url": "https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billHistoryClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260AB1982", "title": "AB-1982 Bill History", "publisher": "California Legislative Information" } }, { "date": "2026-08-20", "event": "passed-legislature", "status": "awaiting_signature", "source": { "url": "https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billHistoryClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260AB1982", "title": "AB-1982 Bill History", "publisher": "California Legislative Information" } }, { "date": "2026-09-20", "event": "signed", "status": "enacted_not_in_force", "source": { "url": "https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billHistoryClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260AB1982", "title": "AB-1982 Bill History", "publisher": "California Legislative Information" } }, { "date": "2026-09-20", "event": "promulgated", "source": { "url": "https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billHistoryClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260AB1982", "title": "AB-1982 Bill History", "publisher": "California Legislative Information" } } ], "checkedAt": "2026-10-09", "nextReviewAt": "2026-12-01", "notes": { "en": "Chaptered by the Secretary of State as Chapter 377, Statutes of 2026, on September 20, 2026. The act amends §§ 25624 and 25625: instead of the one specific notice required today, licensees must post either of two notices set out in the act about the availability of drink lids and drug testing devices, and the January 1, 2027 sunset date is removed. The date from which the amended text applies is still being verified.", "de": "Am 20. September 2026 vom Secretary of State als Chapter 377, Statutes of 2026 registriert. Das Gesetz ändert §§ 25624 und 25625: Statt des heute vorgeschriebenen Hinweises ist einer von zwei im Gesetz vorgegebenen Hinweisen zur Verfügbarkeit von Getränkedeckeln und Drogentestgeräten auszuhängen, und das Enddatum 1. Januar 2027 entfällt. Ab wann der geänderte Text gilt, wird noch geprüft." }, "substanceDefinition": false, "freshness": "fresh", "url": "https://getdrinkcheck.com/drink-spiking-laws#j-us" }, { "id": "us-ca-bpc-25624", "jurisdiction": { "key": "us-ca", "country": "US", "subdivision": "US-CA", "name": { "en": "California", "de": "Kalifornien" } }, "level": "state", "kind": "venue-duty", "norm": "Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code § 25624", "title": { "en": "Drug testing devices at on-sale general public premises (Type 48)", "de": "Drogentestgeräte in Schankbetrieben mit Type-48-Lizenz" }, "status": "in_force", "statusDate": "2024-07-01", "inForceFrom": "2024-07-01", "inForceUntil": "2027-01-01", "venueDuties": [ { "id": "ca-25624-test-availability", "type": "test-availability", "summary": { "en": "Offer drug testing devices for sale to customers.", "de": "Drogentestgeräte für Gäste zum Kauf anbieten." }, "appliesTo": { "en": "Applicants for a new permanent Type 48 license and holders of an existing Type 48 license", "de": "Antragsteller einer neuen dauerhaften Type-48-Lizenz und Inhaber einer bestehenden Type-48-Lizenz" }, "sourceSection": "§ 25624(a), (b), (f)", "proposed": false, "productCriteria": true, "productRequirement": { "en": "Test strips, stickers, straws or other devices designed to detect the presence of controlled substances in a drink, as defined in § 25624(a) (the statute names examples of such substances). Devices offered to customers must not have exceeded their expiration date or recommended period of use, according to the product label, product packaging or the manufacturer's recommendation.", "de": "Teststreifen, Sticker, Strohhalme oder andere Geräte, die das Vorhandensein kontrollierter Substanzen in einem Getränk erkennen sollen, wie in § 25624(a) definiert (das Gesetz nennt Beispiele solcher Substanzen). Angebotene Geräte dürfen ihr Ablaufdatum oder ihre empfohlene Verwendungsdauer laut Etikett, Verpackung oder Herstellerempfehlung nicht überschritten haben." }, "appliesIf": { "licenseTypes": [ "CA-TYPE-48" ] } }, { "id": "ca-25624-price", "type": "price-cap", "summary": { "en": "Charge no more than a reasonable amount based on the wholesale cost of the devices; offering them free of charge is allowed.", "de": "Höchstens einen angemessenen Preis auf Basis der Großhandelskosten verlangen; eine kostenlose Abgabe ist zulässig." }, "appliesTo": { "en": "Applicants for a new permanent Type 48 license and holders of an existing Type 48 license", "de": "Antragsteller einer neuen dauerhaften Type-48-Lizenz und Inhaber einer bestehenden Type-48-Lizenz" }, "sourceSection": "§ 25624(b), (d)", "proposed": false, "productCriteria": false, "appliesIf": { "licenseTypes": [ "CA-TYPE-48" ] } }, { "id": "ca-25624-signage", "type": "signage", "summary": { "en": "Post the notice worded in the statute in a prominent and conspicuous location.", "de": "Den im Gesetz vorgegebenen Hinweis gut sichtbar aushängen." }, "appliesTo": { "en": "Applicants for a new permanent Type 48 license and holders of an existing Type 48 license", "de": "Antragsteller einer neuen dauerhaften Type-48-Lizenz und Inhaber einer bestehenden Type-48-Lizenz" }, "sourceSection": "§ 25624(c)", "proposed": false, "productCriteria": false, "appliesIf": { "licenseTypes": [ "CA-TYPE-48" ] } } ], "primarySource": { "url": "https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=BPC§ionNum=25624", "title": "Business and Professions Code § 25624", "publisher": "California Legislative Information" }, "secondarySources": [], "history": [ { "date": "2023-02-15", "event": "introduced", "status": "in_progress", "source": { "url": "https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billHistoryClient.xhtml?bill_id=202320240AB1013", "title": "AB-1013 Bill History", "publisher": "California Legislative Information" } }, { "date": "2023-02-23", "event": "committee", "source": { "url": "https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billHistoryClient.xhtml?bill_id=202320240AB1013", "title": "AB-1013 Bill History", "publisher": "California Legislative Information" } }, { "date": "2023-05-22", "event": "passed-chamber", "source": { "url": "https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billHistoryClient.xhtml?bill_id=202320240AB1013", "title": "AB-1013 Bill History", "publisher": "California Legislative Information" } }, { "date": "2023-05-31", "event": "committee", "source": { "url": "https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billHistoryClient.xhtml?bill_id=202320240AB1013", "title": "AB-1013 Bill History", "publisher": "California Legislative Information" } }, { "date": "2023-08-17", "event": "passed-chamber", "source": { "url": "https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billHistoryClient.xhtml?bill_id=202320240AB1013", "title": "AB-1013 Bill History", "publisher": "California Legislative Information" } }, { "date": "2023-09-12", "event": "passed-legislature", "status": "awaiting_signature", "source": { "url": "https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billHistoryClient.xhtml?bill_id=202320240AB1013", "title": "AB-1013 Bill History", "publisher": "California Legislative Information" } }, { "date": "2023-10-07", "event": "signed", "status": "enacted_not_in_force", "source": { "url": "https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billHistoryClient.xhtml?bill_id=202320240AB1013", "title": "AB-1013 Bill History", "publisher": "California Legislative Information" } }, { "date": "2023-10-07", "event": "promulgated", "source": { "url": "https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billHistoryClient.xhtml?bill_id=202320240AB1013", "title": "AB-1013 Bill History", "publisher": "California Legislative Information" } }, { "date": "2024-07-01", "event": "in-force", "status": "in_force", "source": { "url": "https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=BPC§ionNum=25624", "title": "Business and Professions Code § 25624", "publisher": "California Legislative Information" } }, { "date": "2025-01-01", "event": "amended", "source": { "url": "https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=BPC§ionNum=25624", "title": "Business and Professions Code § 25624", "publisher": "California Legislative Information" } } ], "checkedAt": "2026-10-09", "notes": { "en": "Under the current code text, this section is repealed on January 1, 2027 (§ 25624(i)). AB 1982 (Chapter 377, Statutes of 2026) removes this sunset date; see the AB 1982 row.", "de": "Nach dem geltenden Gesetzestext tritt diese Vorschrift am 1. Januar 2027 außer Kraft (§ 25624(i)). AB 1982 (Chapter 377, Statutes of 2026) streicht dieses Enddatum; siehe die Zeile zu AB 1982." }, "substanceDefinition": false, "freshness": "fresh", "url": "https://getdrinkcheck.com/drink-spiking-laws#j-us" }, { "id": "us-ca-bpc-25624-5", "jurisdiction": { "key": "us-ca", "country": "US", "subdivision": "US-CA", "name": { "en": "California", "de": "Kalifornien" } }, "level": "state", "kind": "venue-duty", "norm": "Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code § 25624.5", "title": { "en": "Response to reported drink spiking at on-sale general public premises (Type 48)", "de": "Reaktion auf gemeldete K.-o.-Tropfen in Schankbetrieben mit Type-48-Lizenz" }, "status": "in_force", "statusDate": "2025-01-01", "inForceFrom": "2025-01-01", "inForceUntil": null, "venueDuties": [ { "id": "ca-25624-5-response", "type": "response-duty", "summary": { "en": "When a customer reports suspected drink spiking, contact law enforcement or emergency medical services, follow their instructions and monitor the customer until they arrive, to the best of the staff's ability.", "de": "Meldet ein Gast den Verdacht auf K.-o.-Tropfen, Polizei oder Rettungsdienst verständigen, deren Anweisungen folgen und den Gast nach Kräften bis zum Eintreffen betreuen." }, "appliesTo": { "en": "Applicants for a new permanent Type 48 license and holders of an existing Type 48 license", "de": "Antragsteller einer neuen dauerhaften Type-48-Lizenz und Inhaber einer bestehenden Type-48-Lizenz" }, "sourceSection": "§ 25624.5(b)", "proposed": false, "productCriteria": false, "appliesIf": { "licenseTypes": [ "CA-TYPE-48" ] } } ], "primarySource": { "url": "https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=BPC§ionNum=25624.5", "title": "Business and Professions Code § 25624.5", "publisher": "California Legislative Information" }, "secondarySources": [], "history": [ { "date": "2024-02-12", "event": "introduced", "status": "in_progress", "source": { "url": "https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billHistoryClient.xhtml?bill_id=202320240AB2389", "title": "AB-2389 Bill History", "publisher": "California Legislative Information" } }, { "date": "2024-02-26", "event": "committee", "source": { "url": "https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billHistoryClient.xhtml?bill_id=202320240AB2389", "title": "AB-2389 Bill History", "publisher": "California Legislative Information" } }, { "date": "2024-05-09", "event": "passed-chamber", "source": { "url": "https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billHistoryClient.xhtml?bill_id=202320240AB2389", "title": "AB-2389 Bill History", "publisher": "California Legislative Information" } }, { "date": "2024-05-22", "event": "committee", "source": { "url": "https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billHistoryClient.xhtml?bill_id=202320240AB2389", "title": "AB-2389 Bill History", "publisher": "California Legislative Information" } }, { "date": "2024-08-27", "event": "passed-chamber", "source": { "url": "https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billHistoryClient.xhtml?bill_id=202320240AB2389", "title": "AB-2389 Bill History", "publisher": "California Legislative Information" } }, { "date": "2024-09-09", "event": "passed-legislature", "status": "awaiting_signature", "source": { "url": "https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billHistoryClient.xhtml?bill_id=202320240AB2389", "title": "AB-2389 Bill History", "publisher": "California Legislative Information" } }, { "date": "2024-09-20", "event": "signed", "status": "enacted_not_in_force", "source": { "url": "https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billHistoryClient.xhtml?bill_id=202320240AB2389", "title": "AB-2389 Bill History", "publisher": "California Legislative Information" } }, { "date": "2024-09-20", "event": "promulgated", "source": { "url": "https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billHistoryClient.xhtml?bill_id=202320240AB2389", "title": "AB-2389 Bill History", "publisher": "California Legislative Information" } }, { "date": "2025-01-01", "event": "in-force", "status": "in_force", "source": { "url": "https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=BPC§ionNum=25624.5", "title": "Business and Professions Code § 25624.5", "publisher": "California Legislative Information" } } ], "checkedAt": "2026-10-09", "substanceDefinition": false, "freshness": "fresh", "url": "https://getdrinkcheck.com/drink-spiking-laws#j-us" }, { "id": "us-ca-bpc-25625", "jurisdiction": { "key": "us-ca", "country": "US", "subdivision": "US-CA", "name": { "en": "California", "de": "Kalifornien" } }, "level": "state", "kind": "venue-duty", "norm": "Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code § 25625", "title": { "en": "Drink lids at on-sale general public premises (Type 48)", "de": "Getränkedeckel in Schankbetrieben mit Type-48-Lizenz" }, "status": "in_force", "statusDate": "2025-07-01", "inForceFrom": "2025-07-01", "inForceUntil": "2027-01-01", "venueDuties": [ { "id": "ca-25625-lids", "type": "lids", "summary": { "en": "Provide a lid with a customer's drink on request; the lid must fit at least one container used on the premises. Any fee may not exceed a reasonable amount based on the wholesale cost.", "de": "Auf Wunsch einen Deckel zum Getränk ausgeben; er muss auf mindestens ein im Betrieb verwendetes Gefäß passen. Ein Entgelt darf einen angemessenen Betrag auf Basis der Großhandelskosten nicht übersteigen." }, "appliesTo": { "en": "Applicants for a new permanent Type 48 license and holders of an existing Type 48 license", "de": "Antragsteller einer neuen dauerhaften Type-48-Lizenz und Inhaber einer bestehenden Type-48-Lizenz" }, "sourceSection": "§ 25625(a)(1), (b)", "proposed": false, "productCriteria": false, "appliesIf": { "licenseTypes": [ "CA-TYPE-48" ] } }, { "id": "ca-25625-signage", "type": "signage", "summary": { "en": "Post the notice worded in the statute in a prominent and conspicuous location.", "de": "Den im Gesetz vorgegebenen Hinweis gut sichtbar aushängen." }, "appliesTo": { "en": "Applicants for a new permanent Type 48 license and holders of an existing Type 48 license", "de": "Antragsteller einer neuen dauerhaften Type-48-Lizenz und Inhaber einer bestehenden Type-48-Lizenz" }, "sourceSection": "§ 25625(a)(2)", "proposed": false, "productCriteria": false, "appliesIf": { "licenseTypes": [ "CA-TYPE-48" ] } } ], "primarySource": { "url": "https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=BPC§ionNum=25625", "title": "Business and Professions Code § 25625", "publisher": "California Legislative Information" }, "secondarySources": [], "history": [ { "date": "2024-02-12", "event": "introduced", "status": "in_progress", "source": { "url": "https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billHistoryClient.xhtml?bill_id=202320240AB2375", "title": "AB-2375 Bill History", "publisher": "California Legislative Information" } }, { "date": "2024-02-26", "event": "committee", "source": { "url": "https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billHistoryClient.xhtml?bill_id=202320240AB2375", "title": "AB-2375 Bill History", "publisher": "California Legislative Information" } }, { "date": "2024-05-22", "event": "passed-chamber", "source": { "url": "https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billHistoryClient.xhtml?bill_id=202320240AB2375", "title": "AB-2375 Bill History", "publisher": "California Legislative Information" } }, { "date": "2024-06-05", "event": "committee", "source": { "url": "https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billHistoryClient.xhtml?bill_id=202320240AB2375", "title": "AB-2375 Bill History", "publisher": "California Legislative Information" } }, { "date": "2024-08-28", "event": "passed-chamber", "source": { "url": "https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billHistoryClient.xhtml?bill_id=202320240AB2375", "title": "AB-2375 Bill History", "publisher": "California Legislative Information" } }, { "date": "2024-09-11", "event": "passed-legislature", "status": "awaiting_signature", "source": { "url": "https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billHistoryClient.xhtml?bill_id=202320240AB2375", "title": "AB-2375 Bill History", "publisher": "California Legislative Information" } }, { "date": "2024-09-27", "event": "signed", "status": "enacted_not_in_force", "source": { "url": "https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billHistoryClient.xhtml?bill_id=202320240AB2375", "title": "AB-2375 Bill History", "publisher": "California Legislative Information" } }, { "date": "2024-09-27", "event": "promulgated", "source": { "url": "https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billHistoryClient.xhtml?bill_id=202320240AB2375", "title": "AB-2375 Bill History", "publisher": "California Legislative Information" } }, { "date": "2025-07-01", "event": "in-force", "status": "in_force", "source": { "url": "https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=BPC§ionNum=25625", "title": "Business and Professions Code § 25625", "publisher": "California Legislative Information" } } ], "checkedAt": "2026-10-09", "notes": { "en": "Under the current code text, this section remains in effect only until January 1, 2027 (§ 25625(f)). AB 1982 (Chapter 377, Statutes of 2026) removes this sunset date; see the AB 1982 row.", "de": "Nach dem geltenden Gesetzestext gilt diese Vorschrift nur bis zum 1. Januar 2027 (§ 25625(f)). AB 1982 (Chapter 377, Statutes of 2026) streicht dieses Enddatum; siehe die Zeile zu AB 1982." }, "substanceDefinition": false, "freshness": "fresh", "url": "https://getdrinkcheck.com/drink-spiking-laws#j-us" }, { "id": "us-ca-pc-222", "jurisdiction": { "key": "us-ca", "country": "US", "subdivision": "US-CA", "name": { "en": "California", "de": "Kalifornien" } }, "level": "state", "kind": "criminal-law", "offenceScope": "specific-offence", "norm": "Cal. Penal Code § 222", "title": { "en": "Cal. Penal Code § 222: administering an intoxicating agent with intent to enable a felony", "de": "Cal. Penal Code § 222: Verabreichen eines berauschenden Mittels, um eine schwere Straftat zu ermöglichen" }, "status": "in_force", "statusDate": "2011-10-01", "inForceFrom": "2011-10-01", "inForceUntil": null, "venueDuties": [], "primarySource": { "url": "https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN§ionNum=222", "title": "Penal Code § 222", "publisher": "California Legislative Information" }, "secondarySources": [], "history": [ { "date": "2011-10-01", "event": "in-force", "status": "in_force", "source": { "url": "https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN§ionNum=222", "title": "Penal Code § 222", "publisher": "California Legislative Information" } } ], "checkedAt": "2026-10-09", "notes": { "en": "Administering to another person any controlled substance, anaesthetic or intoxicating agent (or one of the further substances the section names) with intent to enable or assist oneself or any other person to commit a felony is itself a felony. Current wording operative since 1 October 2011 (Stats. 2011, Ch. 15, AB 109).", "de": "Wer einer anderen Person eine kontrollierte Substanz, ein Betäubungsmittel oder ein berauschendes Mittel (oder einen der weiteren in der Vorschrift genannten Stoffe) verabreicht, um sich oder einer anderen Person eine schwere Straftat (felony) zu ermöglichen oder zu erleichtern, begeht selbst eine felony. Geltende Fassung seit 1. Oktober 2011 (Stats. 2011, Ch. 15, AB 109)." }, "substanceDefinition": false, "penalty": { "en": "Felony; imprisonment in the state prison for 16 months, or two or three years.", "de": "Felony; Freiheitsstrafe im State Prison von 16 Monaten, zwei oder drei Jahren." }, "freshness": "fresh", "url": "https://getdrinkcheck.com/drink-spiking-laws#j-us" }, { "id": "us-ny-a8613", "jurisdiction": { "key": "us-ny", "country": "US", "subdivision": "US-NY", "name": { "en": "New York", "de": "New York" } }, "level": "state", "kind": "venue-duty", "norm": "Assembly Bill A8613A (2025-26)", "title": { "en": "Requires certain licensees to provide or make available drink drug testing devices", "de": "Entwurf: Bestimmte Lizenznehmer sollen Drogentestgeräte für Getränke bereithalten" }, "status": "in_progress", "statusDate": "2026-02-05", "inForceFrom": null, "inForceUntil": null, "venueDuties": [ { "id": "ny-a8613-test-availability", "type": "test-availability", "summary": { "en": "Keep drink drug testing devices readily available, supply them to customers on request and provide them at no cost.", "de": "Drogentestgeräte für Getränke bereithalten, Gästen auf Wunsch aushändigen und kostenlos abgeben." }, "appliesTo": { "en": "Entities licensed under section 55, 55-a, 64, 64-a, 64-d, 81 or 81-a of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law", "de": "Lizenznehmer nach Section 55, 55-a, 64, 64-a, 64-d, 81 oder 81-a des Alcoholic Beverage Control Law" }, "sourceSection": "A8613A § 1 (Alcoholic Beverage Control Law § 100)", "proposed": true, "productCriteria": true, "productRequirement": { "en": "Proposed: devices that use test strips to detect drugs in alcoholic beverages, cover a minimum number of controlled substances and date rape drugs set in the bill, give results within five minutes, are manufactured in the United States or its territories and have not exceeded their expiration date or recommended period of use.", "de": "Entwurf: Geräte, die mit Teststreifen Drogen in alkoholischen Getränken erkennen, eine im Entwurf festgelegte Mindestzahl kontrollierter Substanzen und K.-o.-Mittel abdecken, binnen fünf Minuten ein Ergebnis liefern, in den USA oder ihren Territorien hergestellt sind und ihr Ablaufdatum oder ihre empfohlene Verwendungsdauer nicht überschritten haben." } }, { "id": "ny-a8613-signage", "type": "signage", "summary": { "en": "Post a notice in a prominent and conspicuous location informing customers that the devices are available.", "de": "Gut sichtbar einen Hinweis aushängen, dass die Geräte erhältlich sind." }, "appliesTo": { "en": "Entities licensed under section 55, 55-a, 64, 64-a, 64-d, 81 or 81-a of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law", "de": "Lizenznehmer nach Section 55, 55-a, 64, 64-a, 64-d, 81 oder 81-a des Alcoholic Beverage Control Law" }, "sourceSection": "A8613A § 1 (Alcoholic Beverage Control Law § 100)", "proposed": true, "productCriteria": false } ], "primarySource": { "url": "https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A8613", "title": "Assembly Bill A8613A", "publisher": "The New York State Senate" }, "secondarySources": [], "history": [ { "date": "2025-05-22", "event": "introduced", "source": { "url": "https://nyassembly.gov/leg/?default_fld=&leg_video=&bn=A08613&term=2025&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y", "title": "A08613, Summary, Actions and Text (2025-26)", "publisher": "New York State Assembly" } }, { "date": "2025-05-22", "event": "committee", "source": { "url": "https://nyassembly.gov/leg/?default_fld=&leg_video=&bn=A08613&term=2025&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y", "title": "A08613, Summary, Actions and Text (2025-26)", "publisher": "New York State Assembly" } }, { "date": "2026-01-07", "event": "committee", "source": { "url": "https://nyassembly.gov/leg/?default_fld=&leg_video=&bn=A08613&term=2025&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y", "title": "A08613, Summary, Actions and Text (2025-26)", "publisher": "New York State Assembly" } }, { "date": "2026-02-05", "event": "amended", "status": "in_progress", "source": { "url": "https://nyassembly.gov/leg/?default_fld=&leg_video=&bn=A08613&term=2025&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y", "title": "A08613, Summary, Actions and Text (2025-26)", "publisher": "New York State Assembly" } } ], "checkedAt": "2026-10-09", "notes": { "en": "In the Assembly Committee on Economic Development; amended and recommitted on February 5, 2026 (print number 8613a). The Senate version is S9146, in the Senate Committee on Investigations and Government Operations since February 6, 2026.", "de": "Im Wirtschaftsausschuss (Economic Development) der Assembly; am 5. Februar 2026 geändert und zurücküberwiesen (Druckfassung 8613a). Die Senatsfassung ist S9146; sie liegt seit dem 6. Februar 2026 im Senatsausschuss für Investigations and Government Operations." }, "substanceDefinition": false, "freshness": "fresh", "url": "https://getdrinkcheck.com/drink-spiking-laws#j-us" }, { "id": "us-oh-sb-348", "jurisdiction": { "key": "us-oh", "country": "US", "subdivision": "US-OH", "name": { "en": "Ohio", "de": "Ohio" } }, "level": "state", "kind": "venue-duty", "norm": "Senate Bill 348 (136th General Assembly), As Introduced", "title": { "en": "Would require bars or restaurants to have drink drug testing devices available for their customers", "de": "Entwurf: Bars und Restaurants sollen Drogentestgeräte für Getränke für ihre Gäste bereithalten" }, "status": "in_progress", "statusDate": "2026-02-11", "inForceFrom": null, "inForceUntil": null, "venueDuties": [ { "id": "oh-sb348-test-availability", "type": "test-availability", "summary": { "en": "Provide drink drug testing devices free or at a cost not exceeding a reasonable amount based on their wholesale cost, and offer only devices within their expiration date or recommended period of use.", "de": "Drogentestgeräte für Getränke kostenlos oder zu einem angemessenen Preis auf Basis der Großhandelskosten abgeben und nur Geräte anbieten, deren Ablaufdatum oder empfohlene Verwendungsdauer nicht überschritten ist." }, "appliesTo": { "en": "Holders of an A-1, A-1-A, A-1c, A-2, A-2f, F-2 or D class permit under Chapter 4303 of the Ohio Revised Code (D class without D-6 and D-8)", "de": "Inhaber einer Genehmigung (permit) der Klassen A-1, A-1-A, A-1c, A-2, A-2f, F-2 oder D nach Kapitel 4303 des Ohio Revised Code (Klasse D ohne D-6 und D-8)" }, "sourceSection": "SB 348 As Introduced, proposed R.C. 4301.73(B)(2) and (B)(3)", "proposed": true, "productCriteria": true, "productRequirement": { "en": "Proposed: devices that use test strips or similar technologies to detect drugs in beer or intoxicating liquor, cover a minimum number of controlled substances set in the bill, give results within five minutes and are manufactured in the United States or its territories.", "de": "Entwurf: Geräte, die mit Teststreifen oder ähnlichen Verfahren Drogen in Bier oder anderen alkoholischen Getränken erkennen, eine im Entwurf festgelegte Mindestzahl kontrollierter Substanzen abdecken, binnen fünf Minuten ein Ergebnis liefern und in den USA oder ihren Territorien hergestellt sind." } }, { "id": "oh-sb348-signage", "type": "signage", "summary": { "en": "Post a notice in a prominent and conspicuous location informing customers that drink drug testing devices are available.", "de": "Gut sichtbar einen Hinweis aushängen, dass Drogentestgeräte für Getränke erhältlich sind." }, "appliesTo": { "en": "Holders of an A-1, A-1-A, A-1c, A-2, A-2f, F-2 or D class permit under Chapter 4303 of the Ohio Revised Code (D class without D-6 and D-8)", "de": "Inhaber einer Genehmigung (permit) der Klassen A-1, A-1-A, A-1c, A-2, A-2f, F-2 oder D nach Kapitel 4303 des Ohio Revised Code (Klasse D ohne D-6 und D-8)" }, "sourceSection": "SB 348 As Introduced, proposed R.C. 4301.73(B)(1)", "proposed": true, "productCriteria": false } ], "primarySource": { "url": "https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/sb348/status", "title": "Senate Bill 348 Status", "publisher": "The Ohio Legislature" }, "secondarySources": [ { "url": "https://search-prod.lis.state.oh.us/api/v2/general_assembly_136/legislation/sb348/00_IN/pdf/", "title": "S. B. No. 348, As Introduced", "publisher": "The Ohio Legislature" } ], "history": [ { "date": "2026-02-02", "event": "introduced", "source": { "url": "https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/sb348/status", "title": "Senate Bill 348 Status", "publisher": "The Ohio Legislature" } }, { "date": "2026-02-11", "event": "committee", "status": "in_progress", "source": { "url": "https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/sb348/status", "title": "Senate Bill 348 Status", "publisher": "The Ohio Legislature" } } ], "checkedAt": "2026-10-05", "notes": { "en": "Introduced in the Senate on February 2, 2026 and referred to the Small Business and Economic Opportunity Committee on February 11, 2026. The status page shows no later action. The introduced bill would also exempt covered permit holders from liability for a defective test or an inaccurate result.", "de": "Am 2. Februar 2026 im Senat eingebracht und am 11. Februar 2026 an den Ausschuss für Small Business and Economic Opportunity überwiesen. Die Statusseite zeigt keinen späteren Schritt. Der Entwurf würde erfasste Genehmigungsinhaber außerdem von der Haftung für fehlerhafte Tests oder ungenaue Ergebnisse freistellen." }, "substanceDefinition": false, "freshness": "fresh", "url": "https://getdrinkcheck.com/drink-spiking-laws#j-us" }, { "id": "us-tn-pc-1131", "jurisdiction": { "key": "us-tn", "country": "US", "subdivision": "US-TN", "name": { "en": "Tennessee", "de": "Tennessee" } }, "level": "state", "kind": "criminal-law", "offenceScope": "specific-offence", "norm": "Public Chapter 1131 (SB 2372), Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-17-107", "title": { "en": "Revised offense of adulterating food, drinks or pharmaceuticals, including intent to cause involuntary intoxication", "de": "Neu gefasster Straftatbestand der Beimischung in Lebensmittel, Getränke oder Arzneimittel, auch mit dem Ziel unfreiwilliger Rauschwirkung" }, "status": "in_force", "statusDate": "2026-07-01", "inForceFrom": "2026-07-01", "inForceUntil": null, "venueDuties": [], "primarySource": { "url": "https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default.aspx?BillNumber=SB2372&GA=114", "title": "SB 2372 / HB 2301, Bill History (114th General Assembly)", "publisher": "Tennessee General Assembly" }, "secondarySources": [ { "url": "https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/114/pub/pc1131.pdf", "title": "Public Chapter No. 1131 (Senate Bill No. 2372)", "publisher": "Tennessee Secretary of State" }, { "url": "https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB2372.pdf", "title": "Senate Bill 2372, as introduced", "publisher": "Tennessee General Assembly" } ], "history": [ { "date": "2026-02-02", "event": "introduced", "source": { "url": "https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default.aspx?BillNumber=SB2372&GA=114", "title": "SB 2372 / HB 2301, Bill History (114th General Assembly)", "publisher": "Tennessee General Assembly" } }, { "date": "2026-04-02", "event": "passed-chamber", "source": { "url": "https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default.aspx?BillNumber=SB2372&GA=114", "title": "SB 2372 / HB 2301, Bill History (114th General Assembly)", "publisher": "Tennessee General Assembly" } }, { "date": "2026-04-21", "event": "passed-chamber", "source": { "url": "https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default.aspx?BillNumber=SB2372&GA=114", "title": "SB 2372 / HB 2301, Bill History (114th General Assembly)", "publisher": "Tennessee General Assembly" } }, { "date": "2026-04-22", "event": "passed-legislature", "source": { "url": "https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default.aspx?BillNumber=SB2372&GA=114", "title": "SB 2372 / HB 2301, Bill History (114th General Assembly)", "publisher": "Tennessee General Assembly" } }, { "date": "2026-05-22", "event": "signed", "source": { "url": "https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default.aspx?BillNumber=SB2372&GA=114", "title": "SB 2372 / HB 2301, Bill History (114th General Assembly)", "publisher": "Tennessee General Assembly" } }, { "date": "2026-05-27", "event": "promulgated", "source": { "url": "https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default.aspx?BillNumber=SB2372&GA=114", "title": "SB 2372 / HB 2301, Bill History (114th General Assembly)", "publisher": "Tennessee General Assembly" } }, { "date": "2026-07-01", "event": "in-force", "status": "in_force", "source": { "url": "https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default.aspx?BillNumber=SB2372&GA=114", "title": "SB 2372 / HB 2301, Bill History (114th General Assembly)", "publisher": "Tennessee General Assembly" } } ], "checkedAt": "2026-10-06", "notes": { "en": "Public Chapter 1131 rewrites Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-17-107. Adulterating a food product or liquid by adding any substance with intent to cause involuntary intoxication is a Class D felony; with intent to cause bodily injury it is a Class C felony, and with intent to cause serious bodily injury or death a Class B felony. Signed by the Governor on May 22, 2026; in force since July 1, 2026. The bill as introduced would also have required licensed venues to keep drink testing devices available and to post a notice; that requirement is not part of the enacted law.", "de": "Public Chapter 1131 fasst § 39-17-107 Tenn. Code Ann. neu. Wer einem Lebensmittel oder Getränk etwas beimischt, um unfreiwillige Rauschwirkung zu verursachen, begeht ein Class D felony; bei Absicht zur Körperverletzung ein Class C felony, bei schwerer Körperverletzung oder Tod ein Class B felony. Vom Gouverneur am 22. Mai 2026 unterzeichnet, in Kraft seit 1. Juli 2026. Die eingebrachte Fassung hätte Ausschankbetriebe zusätzlich verpflichtet, Testgeräte für Getränke bereitzuhalten und darauf hinzuweisen; diese Pflicht ist nicht Gesetz geworden." }, "substanceDefinition": false, "freshness": "fresh", "url": "https://getdrinkcheck.com/drink-spiking-laws#j-us" }, { "id": "us-wa-sb-5330", "jurisdiction": { "key": "us-wa", "country": "US", "subdivision": "US-WA", "name": { "en": "Washington", "de": "Washington" } }, "level": "state", "kind": "venue-duty", "norm": "SB 5330 (2025-26)", "title": { "en": "Protecting consumers from spiked drinks", "de": "Schutz von Verbrauchern vor manipulierten Getränken" }, "status": "failed", "statusDate": "2026-03-12", "inForceFrom": null, "inForceUntil": null, "venueDuties": [], "primarySource": { "url": "https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5330&Year=2025", "title": "SB 5330 - 2025-26", "publisher": "Washington State Legislature" }, "secondarySources": [], "history": [ { "date": "2025-01-17", "event": "introduced", "source": { "url": "https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5330&Year=2025", "title": "SB 5330 - 2025-26", "publisher": "Washington State Legislature" } }, { "date": "2025-01-27", "event": "committee", "source": { "url": "https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5330&Year=2025", "title": "SB 5330 - 2025-26", "publisher": "Washington State Legislature" } }, { "date": "2025-02-14", "event": "committee", "source": { "url": "https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5330&Year=2025", "title": "SB 5330 - 2025-26", "publisher": "Washington State Legislature" } }, { "date": "2026-03-12", "event": "session-ended", "status": "failed", "source": { "url": "https://leg.wa.gov/bills-meetings-and-session/session/", "title": "Session", "publisher": "Washington State Legislature" } } ], "checkedAt": "2026-10-09", "notes": { "en": "The bill stayed in the Senate Rules Committee; in 2026 it was only reintroduced and retained in its present status (January 12, 2026). The 2026 regular session adjourned on March 12, 2026, without the bill passing.", "de": "Der Entwurf blieb im Rules Committee des Senats; 2026 wurde er nur in seinem Stand fortgeführt (12. Januar 2026). Die reguläre Sitzung 2026 endete am 12. März 2026, ohne dass der Entwurf verabschiedet wurde." }, "substanceDefinition": false, "freshness": "fresh", "url": "https://getdrinkcheck.com/drink-spiking-laws#j-us" } ], "help": [ { "country": "de", "reviewedAt": "2026-10-10", "method": "source-crosscheck", "services": [ { "id": "de-112", "kind": "emergency", "number": "112", "dial": "112", "operator": "Leitstellen von Feuerwehr und Rettungsdienst", "purpose": { "en": "Fire brigade and ambulance service", "de": "Feuerwehr und Rettungsdienst" }, "availability": { "en": "Throughout Germany and across Europe, also from mobile phones with a SIM card", "de": "In Deutschland und in ganz Europa, auch vom Mobiltelefon mit SIM-Karte" }, "cost": { "en": "Free of charge", "de": "Kostenfrei" }, "languages": [ "de" ], "scope": "de", "source": { "url": "https://www.bbk.bund.de/DE/Warnung-Vorsorge/Vorsorge/Gesundheit-und-Hygiene/Erste-Hilfe-und-Notruf/erste-hilfe-und-notruf.html", "title": "Erste Hilfe und Notruf", "publisher": "Bundesamt für Bevölkerungsschutz und Katastrophenhilfe (BBK)" }, "checkedAt": "2026-10-09", "changedAt": "2026-10-09", "freshness": "fresh" }, { "id": "de-110", "kind": "emergency", "number": "110", "dial": "110", "operator": "Polizei", "purpose": { "en": "Police emergency number", "de": "Polizeinotruf" }, "availability": { "en": "For acute danger", "de": "Bei akuter Bedrohung" }, "languages": [ "de" ], "scope": "de", "source": { "url": "https://www.polizei-beratung.de/infos-fuer-betroffene/sexualstraftaten/", "title": "Sexualstraftaten: Nein heißt Nein!", "publisher": "Polizeiliche Kriminalprävention der Länder und des Bundes" }, "checkedAt": "2026-10-09", "changedAt": "2026-10-09", "freshness": "fresh" }, { "id": "de-116016", "kind": "sexual-violence", "number": "116 016", "dial": "116016", "operator": "Bundesamt für Familie und zivilgesellschaftliche Aufgaben (BAFzA)", "purpose": { "en": "Telephone counselling of the helpline “Gewalt gegen Frauen” (violence against women)", "de": "Telefon-Beratung des Hilfetelefons „Gewalt gegen Frauen“" }, "availability": { "en": "24 hours a day on 365 days a year, including weekends and public holidays; reachable only within Germany", "de": "Rund um die Uhr an 365 Tagen im Jahr, auch an Wochenenden und Feiertagen; nur innerhalb Deutschlands erreichbar" }, "cost": { "en": "Free of charge, also without mobile phone credit", "de": "Kostenlos, auch ohne Guthaben auf dem Mobiltelefon" }, "languages": [ "de", "en", "fr", "es", "it", "pt", "tr", "kmr", "ro", "pl", "ru", "sq", "bg", "sr", "vi", "uk", "zh", "fa", "prs", "ar" ], "scope": "de", "source": { "url": "https://www.hilfetelefon.de/das-hilfetelefon/beratung/telefon-beratung/", "title": "Telefon-Beratung", "publisher": "Hilfetelefon „Gewalt gegen Frauen“, Bundesamt für Familie und zivilgesellschaftliche Aufgaben" }, "checkedAt": "2026-10-10", "changedAt": "2026-10-10", "freshness": "fresh" }, { "id": "de-116006", "kind": "victim-support", "number": "116 006", "dial": "116006", "operator": "WEISSER RING e. V.", "purpose": { "en": "Support after a crime, also when calling on behalf of someone else", "de": "Unterstützung nach einer Straftat, auch bei Anrufen in Vertretung für andere" }, "availability": { "en": "Nationwide, 7 days a week from 7 am to 10 pm", "de": "Bundesweit, 7 Tage die Woche von 7 bis 22 Uhr" }, "cost": { "en": "Free of charge and anonymous", "de": "Kostenfrei und anonym" }, "languages": [ "de" ], "scope": "de", "source": { "url": "https://weisser-ring.de/hilfe-fuer-opfer/opfer-telefon", "title": "Opfer-Telefon", "publisher": "WEISSER RING e. V." }, "checkedAt": "2026-10-09", "changedAt": "2026-10-09", "freshness": "fresh" } ], "firstSteps": [ { "id": "de-step-ko-sofort-handeln", "text": { "en": "Police advice on suspicion of having become the victim of a crime under the influence of knockout drops: act immediately, because the drops can only be detected in blood and urine for a short time, and go to the police without delay.", "de": "Rat der Polizei bei Verdacht, unter dem Einfluss von K.-o.-Tropfen Opfer einer Straftat geworden zu sein: sofort handeln, weil die Tropfen nur kurzzeitig im Blut und im Urin nachweisbar sind, und umgehend die Polizei aufsuchen." }, "source": { "url": "https://www.polizei-beratung.de/infos-fuer-betroffene/sexualstraftaten/", "title": "Sexualstraftaten: Nein heißt Nein!", "publisher": "Polizeiliche Kriminalprävention der Länder und des Bundes" }, "checkedAt": "2026-10-09", "changedAt": "2026-10-09", "freshness": "fresh" }, { "id": "de-step-spuren-erhalten", "text": { "en": "Police advice: do not shower or wash until a (medical) examination, so that traces can be secured.", "de": "Rat der Polizei: bis zu einer (ärztlichen) Untersuchung nicht duschen und nicht waschen, damit Spuren gesichert werden können." }, "source": { "url": "https://www.polizei-beratung.de/infos-fuer-betroffene/sexualstraftaten/", "title": "Sexualstraftaten: Nein heißt Nein!", "publisher": "Polizeiliche Kriminalprävention der Länder und des Bundes" }, "checkedAt": "2026-10-09", "changedAt": "2026-10-09", "freshness": "fresh" }, { "id": "de-step-ko-arzt", "text": { "en": "Police advice on suspicion of having been given knockout drops: see a doctor as quickly as possible, because the drops can only be detected in urine or blood for a few hours. In an emergency, friends should get medical help at once and alert the staff.", "de": "Rat der Polizei bei Verdacht auf K.-o.-Tropfen: schnellstens ärztliche Hilfe aufsuchen, weil die Tropfen nur wenige Stunden im Urin oder im Blut nachweisbar sind. Im Ernstfall holen Freundinnen und Freunde sofort ärztliche Hilfe und verständigen das Personal." }, "source": { "url": "https://www.polizei-beratung.de/themen-und-tipps/sexualdelikte/sexuelle-noetigung-vergewaltigung/", "title": "Vergewaltigung/sexuelle Nötigung", "publisher": "Polizeiliche Kriminalprävention der Länder und des Bundes" }, "checkedAt": "2026-10-09", "changedAt": "2026-10-09", "freshness": "fresh" } ], "forensics": [ { "id": "de-forensics-anonyme-spurensicherung", "service": "Anonyme Spurensicherung (Angebote der Länder)", "description": { "en": "In almost all federal states, traces can be secured anonymously, at first without informing the police; the traces can later be introduced into criminal proceedings.", "de": "In fast allen Bundesländern können Spuren anonym gesichert werden, zunächst ohne Information der Polizei; die Spuren können später in ein Ermittlungsverfahren eingebracht werden." }, "confidential": true, "scope": "de", "source": { "url": "https://www.polizei-beratung.de/infos-fuer-betroffene/sexualstraftaten/", "title": "Sexualstraftaten: Nein heißt Nein!", "publisher": "Polizeiliche Kriminalprävention der Länder und des Bundes" }, "checkedAt": "2026-10-09", "changedAt": "2026-10-09", "freshness": "fresh" } ] }, { "country": "gb", "reviewedAt": "2026-10-10", "method": "source-crosscheck", "services": [ { "id": "gb-999", "kind": "emergency", "number": "999", "dial": "999", "operator": "Police", "purpose": { "en": "Police emergency number: report a crime that is in progress or when someone is in immediate danger" }, "availability": { "en": "Throughout the United Kingdom" }, "cost": { "en": "Free of charge" }, "languages": [ "en" ], "scope": "gb", "source": { "url": "https://www.gov.uk/contact-police", "title": "Contact the police", "publisher": "UK Government (GOV.UK, Home Office)" }, "checkedAt": "2026-10-09", "changedAt": "2026-10-09", "freshness": "fresh" }, { "id": "gb-101", "kind": "police-non-emergency", "number": "101", "dial": "101", "operator": "Police", "purpose": { "en": "Police non-emergency number: report something that is not an emergency, give information or make an enquiry" }, "availability": { "en": "Throughout the United Kingdom; online reporting is also available in England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland" }, "cost": { "en": "Free of charge" }, "languages": [ "en" ], "scope": "gb", "source": { "url": "https://www.gov.uk/contact-police", "title": "Contact the police", "publisher": "UK Government (GOV.UK, Home Office)" }, "checkedAt": "2026-10-09", "changedAt": "2026-10-09", "freshness": "fresh" }, { "id": "gb-eaw-victim-support", "kind": "victim-support", "number": "08 08 16 89 111", "dial": "08081689111", "operator": "Victim Support", "purpose": { "en": "Supportline: confidential support and information for people affected by crime" }, "availability": { "en": "24/7, every day of the year; only for people in England and Wales; interpreters available on request" }, "cost": { "en": "Free of charge" }, "languages": [ "en" ], "scope": "gb-eaw", "source": { "url": "https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/help-and-support/get-help/support-near-you/supportline/", "title": "Supportline", "publisher": "Victim Support" }, "checkedAt": "2026-10-09", "changedAt": "2026-10-09", "freshness": "fresh" }, { "id": "gb-eaw-rape-crisis", "kind": "sexual-violence", "number": "0808 500 2222", "dial": "08085002222", "operator": "Rape Crisis England & Wales", "purpose": { "en": "24/7 Rape & Sexual Abuse Support Line for anyone aged 16+ in England and Wales affected by any form of sexual violence" }, "availability": { "en": "24 hours a day, every day of the year; also as online chat" }, "cost": { "en": "Free of charge" }, "languages": [ "en" ], "scope": "gb-eaw", "source": { "url": "https://rapecrisis.org.uk/get-help/want-to-talk/", "title": "Want to talk?", "publisher": "Rape Crisis England & Wales" }, "checkedAt": "2026-10-09", "changedAt": "2026-10-09", "freshness": "fresh" }, { "id": "gb-sct-nhs24-111", "kind": "other", "number": "111", "dial": "111", "operator": "NHS 24", "purpose": { "en": "Medical advice for anyone who has been spiked and feels unwell; for urgent medical assistance after spiking the Scottish Government refers to the emergency number" }, "availability": { "en": "In Scotland" }, "languages": [ "en" ], "scope": "gb-sct", "source": { "url": "https://safer.scot/spiking/", "title": "Spiking", "publisher": "Scottish Government (safer.scot)" }, "checkedAt": "2026-10-09", "changedAt": "2026-10-09", "freshness": "fresh" }, { "id": "gb-sct-victim-support-scotland", "kind": "victim-support", "number": "0800 160 1985", "dial": "08001601985", "operator": "Victim Support Scotland", "purpose": { "en": "Support and information for anyone affected by crime or who has to go to court" }, "availability": { "en": "In Scotland (number as given by Police Scotland)" }, "languages": [ "en" ], "scope": "gb-sct", "source": { "url": "https://www.scotland.police.uk/advice/safe-nights-out/", "title": "Safe nights out", "publisher": "Police Scotland" }, "checkedAt": "2026-10-09", "changedAt": "2026-10-09", "freshness": "fresh" }, { "id": "gb-sct-rape-crisis-scotland", "kind": "sexual-violence", "number": "08088 01 03 02", "dial": "08088010302", "operator": "Rape Crisis Scotland", "purpose": { "en": "Helpline with confidential short-term, crisis and initial support for people of all genders living in Scotland aged 13+ affected by sexual violence" }, "availability": { "en": "Every day from 5pm to midnight; free language interpreters, including British Sign Language, can be arranged" }, "cost": { "en": "Phone, email and webchat support free of charge; texts charged at the normal network rate" }, "languages": [ "en" ], "scope": "gb-sct", "source": { "url": "https://www.rapecrisisscotland.org.uk/help-helpline/", "title": "Helpline", "publisher": "Rape Crisis Scotland" }, "checkedAt": "2026-10-09", "changedAt": "2026-10-09", "freshness": "fresh" }, { "id": "gb-sct-sarcs", "kind": "forensic-exam", "number": "0800 148 88 88", "dial": "08001488888", "operator": "NHS Scotland, sexual assault response co-ordination service (SARCS)", "purpose": { "en": "Self-referral after rape or sexual assault: a healthcare professional at the SARCS calls back to discuss and arrange care" }, "availability": { "en": "24 hours a day, 7 days a week" }, "cost": { "en": "Calls free from landlines and mobiles" }, "languages": [ "en" ], "scope": "gb-sct", "source": { "url": "https://www.nhsinform.scot/help-after-a-rape-or-sexual-assault/", "title": "Help after a rape or sexual assault", "publisher": "NHS inform (NHS 24)" }, "checkedAt": "2026-10-09", "changedAt": "2026-10-09", "freshness": "fresh" }, { "id": "gb-nir-victim-support-ni", "kind": "victim-support", "number": "028 9024 3133", "dial": "02890243133", "operator": "Victim Support NI", "purpose": { "en": "Support for people affected by crime (Belfast hub)" }, "availability": { "en": "Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm; the Belfast hub serves Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon, Belfast City, Lisburn City & Castlereagh, Newry City, Mourne & Down, and North Down & Ards; the other council areas are served by the Foyle hub" }, "languages": [ "en" ], "scope": "gb-nir", "source": { "url": "https://www.victimsupportni.com/about-us/contact-us/", "title": "Contact us", "publisher": "Victim Support NI" }, "checkedAt": "2026-10-10", "changedAt": "2026-10-10", "freshness": "fresh" }, { "id": "gb-nir-dsa-helpline", "kind": "sexual-violence", "number": "0808 802 1414", "dial": "08088021414", "operator": "Domestic and Sexual Abuse Helpline", "purpose": { "en": "Free, confidential support for anyone aged 18+ affected by domestic and sexual abuse across Northern Ireland" }, "availability": { "en": "24/7, 365 days a year" }, "cost": { "en": "Free of charge" }, "languages": [ "en" ], "scope": "gb-nir", "source": { "url": "https://dsahelpline.org/", "title": "Domestic and Sexual Abuse Helpline", "publisher": "Domestic and Sexual Abuse Helpline" }, "checkedAt": "2026-10-09", "changedAt": "2026-10-09", "freshness": "fresh" }, { "id": "gb-nir-rape-crisis-ni", "kind": "sexual-violence", "number": "0800 0246 991", "dial": "08000246991", "operator": "Rape Crisis Northern Ireland", "purpose": { "en": "Information and support line for anyone aged 16 and over who has experienced serious sexual assault and rape in adulthood" }, "availability": { "en": "Monday to Thursday, 10am to 12 noon and 6pm to 8pm" }, "cost": { "en": "Freephone" }, "languages": [ "en" ], "scope": "gb-nir", "source": { "url": "https://www.rapecrisisni.org.uk/", "title": "Rape Crisis Northern Ireland", "publisher": "Rape Crisis Northern Ireland" }, "checkedAt": "2026-10-09", "changedAt": "2026-10-09", "freshness": "fresh" }, { "id": "gb-nir-rowan", "kind": "sexual-violence", "number": "0800 389 4424", "dial": "08003894424", "operator": "Northern Health and Social Care Trust (The Rowan)", "purpose": { "en": "Helpline of The Rowan, Northern Ireland’s regional sexual assault referral centre (SARC), for anyone who has experienced sexual violence or abuse" }, "availability": { "en": "24 hours a day, 365 days a year; visits to The Rowan by appointment only" }, "cost": { "en": "Freephone" }, "languages": [ "en" ], "scope": "gb-nir", "source": { "url": "https://www.northerntrust.hscni.net/service/contraceptive-and-sexual-health-services/the-rowan-sexual-assault-referral-centre/", "title": "The Rowan Sexual Assault Referral Centre", "publisher": "Northern Health and Social Care Trust" }, "checkedAt": "2026-10-10", "changedAt": "2026-10-10", "freshness": "fresh" } ], "firstSteps": [ { "id": "gb-step-medical-help", "text": { "en": "Home Office advice: anyone who feels unwell after being spiked should get medical help as soon as possible through the emergency number or the NHS non-emergency number, and can ask the people they are with or the staff in a venue for help." }, "source": { "url": "https://www.gov.uk/guidance/spiking-advice-and-support", "title": "Spiking: advice and support", "publisher": "UK Government (GOV.UK, Home Office)" }, "checkedAt": "2026-10-09", "changedAt": "2026-10-09", "freshness": "fresh" }, { "id": "gb-step-report-early", "text": { "en": "Home Office advice: report spiking to the police as soon as possible, through the emergency or the non-emergency number depending on the seriousness, because some drugs leave the body in less than 12 hours. 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