HB 5207 Summary

• Adds overdose immunity provisions to sections 7403 and 7404 of the Public Health Code, prohibiting prosecution for controlled substance possession or use violations if the person is seeking or receives medical assistance for an overdose or adverse reaction.

• Extends immunity to individuals who in good faith seek medical assistance for another person experiencing a controlled substance overdose or reaction, provided evidence is discovered as a result of seeking that assistance.

• Maintains all existing criminal penalties for drug possession and use across all controlled substance schedules, with no changes to sentencing structures.

• Adds provision allowing individuals sentenced to lifetime probation under subsection 2(a)(iv) before March 1, 2003 to petition for discharge after serving 5 or more years, either through probation officer recommendation or individual court petition.