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OK SB1165
Bill
AI Summary
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Peace officers prohibited from arresting individuals solely for controlled substance offenses when the person called 911 for someone experiencing a drug overdose emergency
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Immunity requires the caller to provide their full name, remain at the scene until emergency responders arrive, and cooperate with medical personnel and law enforcement
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Criminal prosecution immunity covers possession of controlled substances (Schedules I-V) and drug paraphernalia, provided amounts do not reach trafficking thresholds
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Immunity also extends to charges related to the caller's own intoxication from controlled substance use
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Peace officers and their employing political subdivisions cannot be sued for compliance or non-compliance with these provisions; effective date November 1, 2016
Legislative Description
Controlled substances; providing certain immunity. Effective date.
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Judiciary
2/2/2016