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This bill, called the SEEK HELP Act (Samaritan Efforts to Ensure Key Health Emergency and Life-saving Protections Act), aims to provide legal protections for individuals who seek medical assistance during a drug overdose. The bill creates civil and criminal liability protections for people who either administer an opioid overdose reversal drug (like naloxone) or seek medical help during an overdose. Specifically, a person who in good faith calls emergency services, reports an overdose, or helps someone else get medical assistance will not be prosecuted for drug possession or face civil asset forfeiture. The bill defines key terms like "seek medical assistance" and "controlled substance" and requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a public awareness campaign about these protections. Additionally, the bill directs the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a comprehensive study within two years to evaluate the implementation and effectiveness of these Good Samaritan laws across different states, including analyzing their impact on overdose-related fatalities, emergency department visits, and the use of overdose reversal interventions. The goal is to encourage people to seek help during overdoses without fear of legal repercussions, ultimately saving lives in drug emergency situations.

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