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MN HF3613
Bill
Status
2/23/2026
Primary Sponsor
Athena Hollins
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AI Summary
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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
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Removes previous requirements that persons seeking immunity must provide name and contact information, remain on scene, and cooperate with authorities
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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
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Adds protections for persons with immunity from adverse actions in employment, professional licensing, housing (landlord denials), education enrollment, and child custody/visitation proceedings
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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