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OH HB614

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/24/2018

Primary Sponsor

Thomas West

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Origin

House of Representatives

132nd General Assembly (2017-2018)

AI Summary

  • Grants immunity from arrest, prosecution, or conviction for minor drug possession offenses and drug paraphernalia violations to individuals who seek or obtain medical assistance for a drug overdose, or who experience an overdose and seek help themselves.

  • Defines "qualified individual" as a person not on community control or post-release control who acts in good faith to seek medical assistance (including 911 calls, contacting peace officers, or presenting to health care facilities) for overdose situations.

  • Requires qualified individuals to obtain a screening and treatment referral from a community addiction services provider within 30 days of seeking medical assistance to maintain immunity protection.

  • Limits immunity to only two uses per person, preventing anyone from claiming immunity more than twice in their lifetime.

  • Protects underlying drug paraphernalia violations (sections 2925.14 and 2925.141) under the same immunity provisions, while excluding evidence seizure and other law enforcement powers from the immunity grant.

Legislative Description

Provide immunity for drug gear if seek medical care for overdose

Crimes, Corrections, and Law Enforcement : Crime and Punishment

Last Action

Refer to Committee: Criminal Justice

5/15/2018

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice5/15/2018

Full Bill Text

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