NC S20

Creates limited immunity from prosecution for individuals who seek medical assistance for someone experiencing a drug-related overdose, protecting them from charges for misdemeanor drug possession, felony possession of less than one gram of cocaine or heroin, and certain paraphernalia violations.

Provides immunity from prosecution to individuals experiencing a drug-related overdose when evidence of drug possession is discovered only as a result of seeking or receiving medical assistance.

Allows practitioners to prescribe naloxone (opioid antagonist) to persons at risk of opioid overdose or their family members and friends, with immunity from civil and criminal liability for both prescribers and individuals who administer it in good faith.

Grants limited immunity from prosecution for persons under age 21 who seek medical assistance for another individual, protecting them from underage alcohol possession or consumption charges if law enforcement discovers the violation solely through the medical assistance request.

Effective upon becoming law.