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CT HB06063
Bill
Status
1/25/2011
Primary Sponsor
Marie Kirkley-Bey
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AI Summary
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Grants immunity from prosecution for possession of controlled substances under Connecticut General Statutes § 21a-279 to any person who in good faith requests emergency medical assistance for another person experiencing a drug overdose.
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Grants immunity from prosecution for possession of drug paraphernalia under Connecticut General Statutes § 21a-267 to any person who in good faith administers the prescription drug naloxone to a person experiencing an opiate-related overdose.
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Immunity applies only when evidence of drug possession or paraphernalia violations is obtained as a result of the emergency call or naloxone administration.
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Designed to encourage individuals to seek emergency medical help for overdose victims without fear of criminal prosecution for related drug offenses.
Legislative Description
An Act Concerning The Prevention Of Deaths From Drug Overdoses.
Last Action
Referred to Joint Committee on Judiciary
1/25/2011