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MN HF3613

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/23/2026

Primary Sponsor

Athena Hollins

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Origin

House of Representatives

94th Legislature 2025-2026

AI Summary

  • Expands Good Samaritan overdose immunity to cover "bystanders" — any person present at or near a drug-related overdose — protecting them from arrest, charge, or prosecution for evidence obtained as a result of the overdose emergency

  • Removes previous requirements that persons seeking immunity must provide name and contact information, remain on scene, and cooperate with authorities

  • Defines 13 categories of "excluded crimes" that do not qualify for immunity, including homicide, assault, sex crimes, trafficking, arson, harassment, crimes against minors, and first/second degree DWI

  • Adds protections for persons with immunity from adverse actions in employment, professional licensing, housing (landlord denials), education enrollment, and child custody/visitation proceedings

  • Clarifies that a parent acting in accordance with the Good Samaritan law cannot have that conduct alone used as prima facie evidence of child neglect without a separate finding that the child was in imminent danger

Legislative Description

Liability of bystanders of drug-related overdoses limited.

Last Action

Introduction and first reading, referred to Judiciary Finance and Civil Law

2/23/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary Finance and Civil Law2/23/2026

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