So the venue is responsible if the band commits a crime? Why are we even debating this bill now? We are going from screwing the people to screwing the venue. Ok. Let's just vote on this bill and settle it. As a law student, this debate is annoying me.
You're right that the law, as it is being voted on, is imprecise and opens the flood gates to venues if the groups they host hurt a customer.
The bill should be broken down further to make clear which cases a venue can be sued, a performer can be sued, etc.
I will try to make that clarification if this bill lands on my desk and send it back to the senate.