AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- THE GOOD SAMARITAN OVERDOSE PREVENTION ACT OF 2016

SB 926 extends existing "Good Samaritan" protections to cover violations of bail conditions. It ensures that people seeking emergency medical help for an overdose (or those assisting them) won’t face criminal charges for drug possession, alcohol-related offenses, or violating bail terms if the evidence comes from that emergency. The bill directly affects individuals experiencing overdoses, their helpers, and people on bail/probation who seek medical assistance during an overdose. This change makes it safer for people to call for help without fear of additional legal penalties related to their current legal status.