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S 4112 United States Senate · 118th Congress

SEEK HELP Act

The SEEK HELP Act provides legal protections for individuals who assist during opioid overdoses. It shields people from civil lawsuits if they administer an opioid reversal drug (like naloxone) in good faith and prevents criminal charges for drug possession when someone seeks medical help (e.g., by calling 911) for an overdose. The bill also mandates a public awareness campaign about these protections and allows federal funds to support training for law enforcement and the public. This law directly affects people experiencing or witnessing overdoses, as well as emergency responders and law enforcement who interact with them during such emergencies.
Issues: ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticePrevents criminal charges for drug possession when seeking medical help during overdoses, reducing unnecessary criminalization and advancing harm reduction reform.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill protects individuals administering naloxone during overdoses and funds public awareness/training, directly advancing emergency healthcare access and public health response to opioid crisis.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2024
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Introduced Apr 11, 2024 Last action Apr 11, 2024
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Apr 11, 2024
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
upper
Apr 11, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors

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Photo of Cory A. Booker
Cory A. Booker
DDemocratic
NJ
n/a
Co
Photo of Edward J. Markey
Edward J. Markey
DDemocratic
MA
n/a
Co
Photo of John Kennedy
John Kennedy
RRepublican
LA
n/a
Co
Photo of Shelley Moore Capito
Shelley Moore Capito
RRepublican
WV
n/a