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IN SB0531
Bill
Status
1/14/2019
Primary Sponsor
Jean Leising
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AI Summary
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Emergency medical providers (EMTs, paramedics, firefighters) who administer overdose intervention drugs may seize illegal controlled substances and drug paraphernalia observed in plain view of the patient
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Indiana Emergency Medical Services Commission must establish protocols with state police for seizure, transportation, and temporary storage of confiscated substances
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Seized items must be turned over to law enforcement or placed in secure storage by the end of the provider's shift or duty rotation
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Providers receive civil liability immunity for acts or omissions related to seizing, transporting, and storing controlled substances and paraphernalia, except for gross negligence or willful misconduct
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Seizure authority does not extend to prescription medications prescribed for the patient or other residents at the overdose location
Legislative Description
EMT seizure of drugs and paraphernalia. Requires the Indiana emergency medical services commission, after consultation with the state police department, to adopt a protocol concerning the seizure, transportation, and temporary storage of illegal controlled substances and drug paraphernalia. Authorizes an emergency medical services provider who has administered an overdose intervention drug to a patient to seize illegal controlled substances and drug paraphernalia that the provider observes in plain view. Provides immunity to the provider for acts or omissions occurring in connection with the seizure, transportation, and storage of illegal controlled substances and drug paraphernalia.
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Health and Provider Services
1/14/2019