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MO HB628
Bill
Status
1/22/2015
Primary Sponsor
Jeanne Kirkton
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AI Summary
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Grants immunity from criminal prosecution for controlled substance possession to individuals who seek medical assistance in good faith for someone experiencing a drug-related overdose
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Extends the same immunity to overdose victims themselves if evidence of possession was obtained as a result of the overdose and need for medical assistance
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Requires the person seeking help to be acting in "good faith" to qualify for protection
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Immunity protections cannot be used to suppress evidence in other unrelated criminal prosecutions
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Section 195.201 expires December 31, 2016, with Section 579.016 taking effect January 1, 2017
Legislative Description
Establishes the "911 Good Samaritan Act" which gives a person immunity from criminal liability for a person who seeks medical assistance for a person experiencing a drug-related overdose
Last Action
Referred: Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness(H)
2/25/2015