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HI SB2215
Bill
Status
1/16/2014
Primary Sponsor
Suzanne Chun Oakland
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AI Summary
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Provides limited immunity from arrest, charges, and prosecution for possession of liquor, controlled substances, or drug paraphernalia when a person witnesses an alcohol or drug overdose and summons medical assistance.
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Extends immunity to individuals experiencing an overdose themselves if evidence of the violation was obtained as a result of seeking medical assistance for the overdose.
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Prohibits the overdose incident from serving as the sole basis for revoking or modifying a person's supervision status related to substance possession charges.
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Defines "alcohol or drug-related overdose" as an acute medical condition resulting from ingestion of alcohol and/or controlled substances in excessive quantities that may result in death, disability, or serious injury.
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Takes effect upon approval and does not affect rights, duties, or proceedings that occurred before the effective date.
Legislative Description
Good Samaritan Policies; Medical Amnesty; Controlled Substances
Last Action
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDL.
2/14/2014