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ID H0576
Bill
Status
2/13/2018
Primary Sponsor
Health and Welfare Committee
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AI Summary
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Adds Section 37-2739C to Idaho Code establishing limited use immunity for persons seeking or providing emergency medical assistance for controlled substance overdoses or medical emergencies
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Grants immunity protection when a person acts in good faith, seeks/receives/renders emergency medical assistance for illegal controlled substance use, remains at the scene, and cooperates with emergency medical and law enforcement personnel
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Prohibits use of evidence obtained solely from seeking emergency medical services as proof of illegal use, possession, or being under the influence of a controlled substance
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Immunity does not apply to prosecution of other criminal charges beyond controlled substance violations and does not prevent prosecution based on evidence obtained through other means
Legislative Description
Adds to existing law to provide limited use immunity to certain persons who act in good faith and for a medical emergency, to provide requirements and to allow prosecution for certain other charges.
UNIFORM CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES
Last Action
Reported Printed and Referred to Health & Welfare
2/14/2018