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ID H0521

Bill

Status

Passed

4/5/2016

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Does not prevent prosecution for other criminal charges or charges based on evidence obtained independently of the emergency medical services request.

  • 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

Full Bill Text

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