WA HB1574

Persons who seek medical assistance for someone experiencing a drug overdose, or who experience an overdose themselves, may not be arrested, charged, prosecuted, or convicted for controlled substance possession or use if the evidence was obtained as a result of the overdose

Expands protections during overdose situations to prevent civil forfeiture of property (except items in plain sight) and penalties for violations of restraining/protection orders, probation/parole violations, or failure to appear for nonviolent, nonsexual charges

Creates an exception to mandatory arrest requirements for protection order violations when the violation evidence was obtained during an overdose medical assistance situation under RCW 69.50.315

Grants peace officers and their employing agencies immunity from liability for actions taken in compliance with these provisions, unless actions are taken in bad faith, with deliberate indifference, or gross negligence

Explicitly allows distribution of public health supplies including syringe equipment, smoking equipment, and drug testing equipment through health programs, shelters, housing programs, hospitals, and pharmacies