ID H0649

Adds Section 37-2739C to Idaho Code to provide immunity from prosecution for certain drug-related offenses when medical assistance is sought for overdose emergencies

Persons acting in good faith who seek medical assistance for someone experiencing a drug-related overdose cannot be charged or prosecuted for possession of a controlled substance, using or being under the influence of a controlled substance, or using or possessing drug paraphernalia if evidence was obtained as a result of seeking that assistance

Persons experiencing a drug-related medical emergency cannot be charged or prosecuted for the same offenses listed above if evidence was obtained as a result of the medical emergency and need for medical assistance

Evidence obtained through seeking or receiving medical assistance for overdose is not protected from suppression in other criminal charges