Establishes the offense of possession of an open alcoholic beverage container in a motor vehicle

HB 1859 makes it an infraction to possess an open alcoholic beverage container in the passenger area of a motor vehicle on public roads, including streets and highways. It defines an "open container" as any bottle, can, or receptacle that is open, has a broken seal, or has partially removed contents. The law does not apply to commercial vehicles transporting people for compensation, motor homes' living quarters, or locked glove compartments. Violations are classified as minor infractions with no impact on driving records, and only the person physically holding the container can be cited.