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FL S0718
Bill
AI Summary
- Creates section 893.132, Florida Statutes, establishing a second-degree felony for adults (18+) who, while unlawfully possessing fentanyl or fentanyl analogs, recklessly expose a first responder to such substances resulting in an overdose or serious bodily injury
- Defines "first responder" to include law enforcement officers, correctional officers, correctional probation officers, firefighters, emergency medical technicians, and paramedics acting in their official capacity
- Defines "exposure" to include ingestion, inhalation, needlestick injury, or absorption through skin or mucous membranes, and "recklessly" as willful or wanton disregard for the safety of others
- Amends section 893.21 to extend Good Samaritan immunity from arrest, charging, prosecution, or penalization under the new fentanyl exposure offense for persons who seek medical assistance in good faith for someone experiencing a drug- or alcohol-related overdose, or who are themselves experiencing an overdose
- Takes effect October 1, 2024
Legislative Description
Exposures of First Responders to Fentanyl and Fentanyl Analogs
Last Action
Chapter No. 2024-68
4/9/2024
Committee Referrals
Fiscal Policy2/15/2024
Appropriations Subcommittee on Criminal and Civil Justice1/25/2024
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