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HB595

Overdoses; safe reporting.

Status:
Killed

Chief Patron:
Betsy Carr (D)

Session:
2018 Regular Session

Summary

As Introduced. Safe reporting of overdoses.

Extends to an individual experiencing a drug-related or alcohol-related overdose the affirmative defense to prosecution for (i) simple possession of a controlled substance, marijuana, or controlled paraphernalia; (ii) intoxication in public; or (iii) the unlawful purchase, possession, or consumption of alcohol, if another individual, in good faith, sought or obtained emergency medical attention for the individual experiencing the overdose. Under current law, the affirmative defense applies only to an individual who sought or obtained emergency medical attention for another individual experiencing an overdose or to an individual who sought or obtained emergency medical attention for himself. (Less)

  • Bill History

  • 01/08/2018 - House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/18 18101655D
  • 01/08/2018 - House: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
  • 01/16/2018 - House: Assigned Courts sub: Subcommittee #1
  • 01/17/2018 - House: Subcommittee recommends passing by indefinitely (7-Y 1-N)
  • 02/15/2018 - House: Left in Courts of Justice

Full text and vote history:

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