4/20/07-A bill has died that would have prohibited open containers of alcohol in vehicles.
Under Connecticut law, drivers are prohibited from having an open alcoholic beverage, but passengers 21 years of age or older are free to drink while in the vehicle.
Sponsored by Sen. Louis DeLuca, R-Woodbury, SB1132 remained in the Joint Committee on Transportation at the deadline to advance from committee, effectively killing it for the year.
The bill would have eliminated the open container provision. Violators would have faced up to $500 fines. The bill included exceptions for passengers in RVs, buses and limousines.

3/8/07-A bill in the Joint Committee on Transportation would prohibit open containers of alcohol in vehicles.
Under Connecticut law, drivers are prohibited from having an open alcoholic beverage, but passengers 21 years of age or older are free to drink while in the vehicle.
Sponsored by Sen. Louis DeLuca, R-Woodbury, SB1132 would eliminate the open container provision. Violators would face up to $500 fines. The bill includes exceptions for passengers in RVs, buses and limousines.
For bill status, call (860) 240-0555.
A nearly identical bill - SB273 - also is in the Joint Committee on Transportation.