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FL H0091

Bill

Status

Engrossed

4/26/2011

Primary Sponsor

Mackenson Bernard

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes the "911 Good Samaritan Act" to provide immunity from prosecution for persons who seek medical assistance in good faith for individuals experiencing drug-related overdoses

  • Grants immunity from prosecution for possession of controlled substances to individuals who call for medical help during an overdose, provided the evidence was obtained as a result of seeking that assistance

  • Grants immunity from prosecution for possession of controlled substances to overdose victims needing medical assistance, provided the evidence was obtained as a result of the overdose and need for medical care

  • Clarifies that immunity from prosecution for possession offenses may not be used as grounds for suppressing evidence in other criminal prosecutions

  • Adds consideration of good faith efforts to obtain or provide medical assistance for drug-related overdoses as a mitigating circumstance for criminal sentencing purposes, effective October 1, 2011

Legislative Description

Drug-related Overdoses

Last Action

Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration

5/7/2011

Committee Referrals

Judiciary4/7/2011
Criminal Justice Subcommittee1/10/2011

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