AZ SB1318

Prohibits prosecution of individuals who seek medical assistance in good faith for someone experiencing a drug-related overdose if evidence of controlled substance or drug paraphernalia possession was obtained as a result of seeking that medical assistance.

Prohibits prosecution of individuals experiencing a drug-related overdose for possession or use of controlled substances or drug paraphernalia if evidence was gained as a result of the overdose and need for medical assistance.

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