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ID H0521
Bill
Status
4/5/2016
Primary Sponsor
Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee
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AI Summary
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Creates limited use immunity for persons under 21 years of age who seek emergency medical assistance for themselves or others in good faith during a medical emergency.
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Requires the minor to remain at the scene until emergency medical assistance or law enforcement arrives and to cooperate with emergency personnel to qualify for immunity.
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Protects minors from prosecution under Idaho Code sections 23-604 or 23-949 for consuming or possessing alcohol when evidence is obtained solely as a result of seeking emergency medical services.
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Does not prevent prosecution for other criminal charges or charges based on evidence obtained independently of the emergency medical services request.
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Sunsets on June 30, 2019, after which the immunity provision becomes null and void.
Legislative Description
Adds to existing law to provide limited use immunity to a minor who acts in good faith and for a medical emergency, to provide requirements and to allow prosecution for other charges.
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Last Action
Reported Signed by Governor on April 5, 2016 Session Law Chapter 346 Effective: 07/01/2016; 06/30/2019 Sunset Clause
4/5/2016