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MA S904

MA S904
Relative to protections for good samaritans


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Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to protections for good samaritans. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill amends the existing law to provide legal protections for good samaritans who, in good faith, provide, administer, or utilize narcotic testing products, including fentanyl test strips, to assist others in determining whether a narcotic or substance contains harmful chemicals, toxic substances, or hazardous compounds. Specifically, the bill states that such individuals shall not be charged or prosecuted for possession of a controlled substance if the evidence for the charge was gained as a result of providing, administering, or utilizing the narcotic testing product to assist another person.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2496 (on 02/03/2020)

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