Senate Bill 12-020 Summary

• Creates criminal immunity from prosecution for persons who in good faith report a drug or alcohol overdose emergency to law enforcement, 911, or medical providers, provided they remain at the scene, identify themselves, and cooperate with responders.

• Extends immunity to the person who suffered the overdose if all conditions are met, encouraging victims to seek medical help without fear of prosecution.

• Grants immunity only for specific offenses including unlawful possession of controlled substances, marijuana possession (up to 12 ounces), drug paraphernalia possession, and underage alcohol consumption.

• Prohibits use of information from overdose reports to investigate or prosecute other crimes not listed in the immunity provision.

• Defines "emergency drug or alcohol overdose event" as an acute condition including physical illness, coma, or death resulting from consumption of controlled substances or alcohol that a layperson would reasonably believe requires medical assistance.