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MN SF3731

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/23/2026

Primary Sponsor

Zaynab Mohamed

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Origin

Senate

94th Legislature 2025-2026

AI Summary

  • Expands Good Samaritan overdose immunity to cover "bystanders" - defined as anyone present at or near a suspected drug-related overdose, including those at the same address, residence, vehicle, or outdoor location

  • Removes requirements that persons seeking medical assistance must provide name and contact information, remain on scene, or cooperate with authorities to qualify for immunity

  • Creates broad immunity from arrest, charge, or prosecution for bystanders except for specified "excluded crimes" including homicide, assault, sex crimes, trafficking, arson, DWI in the first or second degree, and crimes against minors

  • Adds protections preventing denial of occupational licenses, housing, education enrollment, or child custody/visitation solely based on conduct granted immunity under the Good Samaritan law

  • Clarifies that a person's action under this law cannot alone establish prima facie evidence of child neglect without separate proof that a child's condition was or is in imminent danger of becoming impaired

Legislative Description

Liability limitation of bystanders of drug-related overdoses

Last Action

Referred to Health and Human Services

2/23/2026

Committee Referrals

Health and Human Services2/23/2026

Full Bill Text

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