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FL H0091
Bill
Status
4/26/2011
Primary Sponsor
Mackenson Bernard
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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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
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Clarifies that immunity from prosecution for possession offenses may not be used as grounds for suppressing evidence in other criminal prosecutions
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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Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration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