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2021 SESSION
SB 1344 Overdoses; arrest and prosecution when experiencing or reporting.
Introduced by: Jill Holtzman Vogel | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
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.
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HISTORY
- 01/12/21 Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/21 21101519D
- 01/12/21 Senate: Referred to Committee on the Judiciary
- 01/20/21 Senate: Passed by indefinitely in Judiciary (11-Y 4-N)