AZ SB1403

Creates a good Samaritan provision preventing prosecution for drug possession or paraphernalia use when evidence is obtained as a result of seeking medical assistance for someone experiencing a drug overdose.

Protects individuals experiencing a drug overdose from prosecution for possession or use of controlled substances or drug paraphernalia when evidence is obtained as a result of the overdose and the need for medical assistance.

Allows the act of seeking medical assistance for someone experiencing a drug overdose to be used as a mitigating factor in criminal prosecutions for drug violations under Arizona law.