AZ SB1160

Person seeking medical assistance in good faith for someone experiencing a drug-related overdose may not be arrested, charged, or prosecuted for possession or use of a controlled substance or drug paraphernalia if evidence was obtained as a result of seeking medical assistance.

Person experiencing a drug-related overdose for whom medical assistance is sought may not be arrested, charged, or prosecuted for possession or use of a controlled substance or drug paraphernalia if evidence was obtained as a result of the overdose and need for medical assistance.

Act of seeking medical assistance for someone experiencing a drug-related overdose may be used as a mitigating factor in criminal prosecution for violations under this chapter.

Provision does not prevent seizure of contraband, arrest for other offenses, or prosecution for crimes other than drug possession or use, and does not prohibit diversion programs for offenses unrelated to controlled substances.

Defines "medical assistance" as aid provided by licensed health care professionals within their scope of practice and "seeks medical assistance" as calling 911, contacting law enforcement, poison control, or a hospital emergency department.