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CT HB06554
Bill
Status
Passed
6/28/2011
Primary Sponsor
Martin Looney
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AI Summary
- Grants immunity from drug possession and drug paraphernalia charges for persons who, in good faith, seek emergency medical assistance for themselves or others reasonably believed to be experiencing an overdose from alcohol or drugs, provided the evidence was obtained as a result of seeking that assistance
- Defines "good faith" to exclude situations where medical assistance is sought during the execution of an arrest warrant, search warrant, or other lawful search
- Designates two synthetic stimulants — mephedrone (4-methylmethcathinone) and MDPV (3,4-methylenedioxypyrovalerone) — as Schedule I controlled substances under Connecticut law, effective July 1, 2011
- Amends existing controlled substance possession statutes (Sec. 21a-279) and drug paraphernalia statutes (Sec. 21a-267), with the overdose immunity provisions taking effect October 1, 2011
- Retains all existing penalties for drug possession, including escalating fines up to $250,000 and imprisonment up to 25 years for subsequent narcotic offenses, as well as mandatory two-year consecutive sentences for violations within 1,500 feet of schools or child day care centers
Legislative Description
An Act Concerning Emergency Medical Assistance For Persons Experiencing An Overdose And The Designation Of Certain Synthetic Stimulants As Controlled Substances.
Last Action
Signed by the Governor
7/13/2011
Committee Referrals
Judiciary3/7/2011
Full Bill Text
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