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MO HB539
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/15/2015
Primary Sponsor
Steve Lynch
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AI Summary
- Grants immunity from arrest, prosecution, conviction, and civil forfeiture to individuals who seek medical assistance in good faith for someone experiencing a drug or alcohol overdose
- Extends the same immunity protections to the person experiencing the overdose who seeks help for themselves or is the subject of a good faith assistance request
- Covers drug-related offenses under sections 195.130, 195.202, 195.233, and 195.241, as well as alcohol offenses under sections 311.310, 311.320, and 311.325
- Includes immunity for restraining order violations and probation/parole violations when evidence was obtained as a result of seeking medical assistance
- Defines "seeking medical assistance" broadly to include calling 911, contacting poison control, reporting to law enforcement or medical providers, and providing care while awaiting emergency responders
Legislative Description
Provides certain immunities for persons who seek medical assistance for a drug or alcohol overdose
Last Action
HCS Reported Do Pass (H)
4/20/2015
Committee Referrals
Select Committee on State and Local Governments3/17/2015
Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness2/18/2015
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