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MS SB2780
Bill
AI Summary
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Creates the "Mississippi Medical Emergency Good Samaritan Act" to provide immunity from arrest or prosecution for certain drug violations when seeking medical treatment for a drug overdose.
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Grants immunity to persons who seek medical assistance for someone experiencing a drug overdose if evidence shows they are under the influence of or possess a controlled substance below specified thresholds.
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Grants immunity to persons experiencing a drug overdose who seek or are the subject of a request for medical assistance for possession or use of controlled substances below specified thresholds.
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Limits immunity to specific drug violations: possession of less than 4 grams of solid drugs, less than 20 dosage units, less than 1 milliliter of liquid drugs, or 30 grams or less of marijuana/synthetic cannabinoids, and paraphernalia possession.
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Prohibits penalties related to protective orders, probation/parole violations, and property forfeiture (except prima facie contraband) when violations result from seeking medical assistance for overdose; takes effect July 1, 2015.
Legislative Description
Mississippi Medical Emergency Good Samaritan Act; create.
Last Action
Vetoed
3/23/2015