Leaders of Purdue University’s student body want to see expanded protections under Indiana’s Lifeline Law.

Right now, the law gives legal protection to anyone who calls 911 to get an underage drinker medical attention. It does not protect the person who needs medical attention.

“We want to amend the law to incentivize people to stay and cooperate, ensuring no one hesitates to help someone in need,” said Purdue University Student Body President Jason Packard.

Former Indiana State Senator Jim Merritt authored the original Lifeline Law. He says he will be helping with the effort to expand protections of it.

“We will push hard to make sure that we pass a law to that person who makes a mistake, but needs medical attention,” said Merritt on Tuesday.

They’ve also been conducting a social media and video campaign called Make Good Decisions.

“This campaign has been all about awareness. This is about making sure the law works. There aren’t too many situations where individuals have been punished, but we want to make sure that if someone does make a mistake that their life gets saved,” said Merritt.

Merritt says the campaign is also about educating parents about how to keep their kids safe.

“We do not want to incentivize drinking alcohol, but if someone makes a mistake, save a life,” said Merritt.

Packard says his fellow students at Purdue want to work with other universities in Indiana to persuade the legislature to amend the law.