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Introduced
01/25/2019
01/25/2019
In Committee
02/08/2019
02/08/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/04/2019
05/04/2019
Introduced Session
2019 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Prohibiting the arrest, charge, prosecution, or penalization under specified provisions of a person acting in good faith who seeks medical assistance for an individual experiencing, or believed to be experiencing, an alcohol-related overdose; prohibiting the arrest, charge, prosecution, or penalization under specified provisions of a person acting in good faith who seeks medical assistance for an individual experiencing, or believed to be experiencing, a drug-related overdose, etc.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits the arrest, charge, prosecution, or penalization of a person who, in good faith, seeks medical assistance for an individual experiencing or believed to be experiencing an alcohol-related or drug-related overdose. It also protects individuals who experience or believe they are experiencing an overdose and seek medical assistance from being arrested, charged, prosecuted, or penalized for certain alcohol or drug-related offenses. The bill aims to encourage people to seek medical help in overdose situations without fear of legal consequences.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 595 (Ch. 2019-81) (on 04/24/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2019/530 |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2019/530/BillText/Filed/HTML |
| Bill | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2019/530/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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