A Resolution designating the month of November 2024 as "Good Samaritan Law Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
This Senate resolution designates November 2024 as "Good Samaritan Law Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania to highlight the state's existing immunity protections for individuals who call 911 during drug overdoses. The bill encourages all branches of state and local government to promote awareness of Act 139 of 2014, which allows people to seek emergency medical help without fear of facing criminal charges. By increasing public knowledge of this law, the measure aims to encourage more people to seek immediate assistance during medical emergencies, potentially saving lives.
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Oct 2024
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Introduced Oct 24, 2024
Last action Oct 24, 2024
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Oct 24, 2024
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Referred to Rules & Executive Nominations
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1 primary · 9 co-sponsors
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