SB323:

Overdoses; arrest and prosecution when experiencing or reporting.

Bill Summary:

Arrest and prosecution when experiencing or
reporting overdoses.
Provides that an individual who is subject
to arrest or prosecution for the unlawful purchase, possession, or
consumption of alcohol, possession of a controlled substance, possession
of marijuana, intoxication in public, or possession of controlled
paraphernalia may be offered a first offender deferred disposition
program or drug treatment court docket program if such person is
reporting an overdose and seeking emergency medical attention. Under
current law, such person would be immune from arrest and prosecution.

Bill Patron: Vogel

Last Action(s):
(Senate) Passed by indefinitely in Judiciary (9-Y 6-N) February 2, 2022

Bill Status: