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OK SB1165

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/1/2016

Primary Sponsor

Ann Griffin

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Peace officers prohibited from arresting individuals solely for controlled substance offenses when the person called 911 for someone experiencing a drug overdose emergency

  • 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

  • Criminal prosecution immunity covers possession of controlled substances (Schedules I-V) and drug paraphernalia, provided amounts do not reach trafficking thresholds

  • Immunity also extends to charges related to the caller's own intoxication from controlled substance use

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/2/2016

Full Bill Text

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