AZ SB1399

Prohibits arrest, charging, or prosecution of individuals who seek medical assistance in good faith for someone experiencing a drug-related overdose for possession or use of controlled substances or drug paraphernalia, if evidence was gained as a result of seeking assistance.

Prohibits arrest, charging, or 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 an overdose to be used as a mitigating factor in criminal prosecutions for drug violations.

Permits seizure of contraband and arrests for other offenses, and does not prevent offering diversion programs for offenses other than drug possession or paraphernalia use.

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