New CA law requires bars and nightclubs to offer ‘roofie’ tests

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A new year and a new law that’s aimed and making a night on the town safer.

We often hear about people going to a bar and not remembering anything because someone slipped something into their drink.

In just a matter of months, most bars and nightclubs across California will be required to have drug testing kits available to help customers know if their drink has been spiked.

“It’s super important, especially as a woman being out at night and drinking alcohol. You don’t want to be at the wrong place, with the wrong people,” said Rosemary Barrionuveo from Dublin.

“I think it’s a good idea to make people feel safer,” said Daniel Aguilera from Oakland.
The kits typically include a strip, sticker, or straw that detect common roofie or date-rape drugs like ketamine or GHB.

“I know men probably experienced it, too, but it’s something that a lot of women are very cautious about when they are out,” said Barrionuevo.

Aguilera said “It happens all the time. I worked at a bar and someone got to be there one time. I’ve seen it myself.”

“I worked here for a long time and I’ve seen people sort of touch other people’s drinks; I immediately just get rid of the drink because I just think that you have to be careful,” said Joanna Lioche, Staff Manager at Vesuvio .