IL HB3445

Establishes limited immunity from arrest and prosecution for individuals who seek emergency medical assistance during an opioid overdose, protecting them from charges related to controlled substance possession under specified amounts.

Grants immunity to persons experiencing overdoses from prosecution for possession violations if they seek or obtain emergency medical assistance, provided the recovered substance amounts fall within statutory limits.

Specifies possession thresholds for immunity protection, including less than 3 grams for heroin, cocaine, and morphine; less than 6 grams for ketamine and PCP; and less than 40 grams for peyote and other narcotic drugs in Schedules I or II.

Prohibits overdose-related violations from serving as the sole basis for violations of parole, probation, pretrial release, or civil asset forfeiture when evidence results from seeking emergency medical assistance.

Preserves law enforcement's ability to investigate and prosecute drug delivery, distribution, drug-induced homicide, and other crimes when evidence is obtained independently of the overdose emergency response.