To: President Donald Trump
Chelsea's Law
Enact a state/federal law for a mandatory "safe" police hold for intoxicated minors under the age of 21 until an adult (over 21) arrives to accept responsibility to take the minor home.
Why is this important?
My 18 y.o. daughter was arrested for underage consumption with an alcohol level of 0.18, twice the legal limit. She posted bond, was left in a lobby by herself to wait for an adult that she had called to pick her up. She subsequently ended up leaving before the adult arrived and was walking toward the establishment (2-3 miles) where her friends were, but was struck and killed by a hit and run driver. According to police, she was considered an "adult" because she was 18 (although intoxicated), posted bond, so they claimed they could not retain her. To date, there are no laws and/or policies to prevent this from happening again.