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TX SB811

TX SB811
Relating to a defense to prosecution for certain offenses involving possession of small amounts of controlled substances, marihuana, dangerous drugs, or abusable volatile chemicals, or possession of drug paraphernalia for defendants seeking assistance for a suspected overdose.


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Introduced
02/25/2021
In Committee
03/11/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/31/2021

Introduced Session

87th Legislature Regular Session

Bill Summary

Relating to a defense to prosecution for certain offenses involving possession of small amounts of controlled substances, marihuana, dangerous drugs, or abusable volatile chemicals, or possession of drug paraphernalia for defendants seeking assistance for a suspected overdose.

AI Summary

This bill creates a defense to prosecution for certain offenses involving possession of small amounts of controlled substances, marijuana, dangerous drugs, or abusable volatile chemicals, or possession of drug paraphernalia, if the defendant was the first person to request emergency medical assistance in response to a possible overdose of another person or was the victim of a possible overdose for which emergency medical assistance was requested. The defense is not available in certain circumstances, such as if the defendant was committing another offense or has a prior conviction for a drug-related offense. The bill applies to offenses committed on or after September 1, 2021.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Left pending in committee (on 04/20/2021)

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