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2017 SESSION
HB 1930 Overdoses; safe reporting.
Introduced by: Betsy B. Carr | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
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.
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HISTORY
- 01/10/17 House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/17 17100409D
- 01/10/17 House: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- 01/13/17 House: Assigned Courts sub: Criminal Law
- 02/01/17 House: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table by voice vote
- 02/07/17 House: Left in Courts of Justice