MI HB5650

Exempts individuals from prosecution for drug possession if they seek medical assistance for themselves or another person during a drug overdose or perceived medical emergency involving controlled substances for personal use only.

Defines "drug overdose" to include extreme physical illness, decreased consciousness, respiratory depression, coma, mania, or death resulting from controlled substance consumption, or conditions a layperson would reasonably believe require medical assistance.

Defines "seeks medical assistance" as reporting a drug overdose to law enforcement, 911, poison control, or a medical provider, or assisting someone in reporting such an emergency.

Requires health facilities to develop notification processes for parents or guardians of minors under 18 who present for emergency drug overdose treatment, but prohibits notification for non-emergency treatment without the minor's consent.

Clarifies that the overdose exemption does not prevent investigation, arrest, or prosecution for other crimes, or suppress evidence for other criminal charges.