OH SB313

Provides qualified immunity from arrest, prosecution, and conviction for minor drug possession offenses and drug paraphernalia possession/use violations when a person reports a drug overdose emergency to law enforcement, 911, or a health care provider.

Immunity applies only if the person reports in good faith, remains at the scene until police or first responders arrive, identifies themselves, and cooperates with authorities, and the violation arises from the same course of events as the overdose.

Immunity extends to both individuals who personally experience an overdose and those reporting an overdose experienced by another person, provided all qualifying conditions are met.

Immunity does not apply to other drug violations beyond minor possession offenses and paraphernalia violations, does not prevent arrest or detention, and does not restrict law enforcement's ability to seize evidence or investigate other crimes.

Defines "emergency drug overdose" as an acute condition including physical illness, coma, or death resulting from controlled substance consumption that a layperson would reasonably believe requires medical assistance.