Liability limitation of bystanders of drug-related overdoses
This bill protects people who call for medical help during a drug overdose from being arrested or charged for drug possession. It applies to anyone present at the scene (defined as a "bystander") who stays until emergency help arrives and provides contact information. The law specifically states that seeking medical assistance for an overdose won’t lead to charges under drug laws, as long as the person acts in good faith. It does not cover cases where someone seeks help during a warrant execution, and it clarifies that substance use alone isn’t automatically considered neglect if the person is in a rehab program.
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Introduced Feb 23, 2026
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Feb 23, 2026
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Feb 23, 2026
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Zaynab Mohamed
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
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