Bill > HB1038

This bill establishes a "better education on life-saving action committee" to study ways to raise awareness of the good Samaritan law (RSA 318-B:28-b), which provides legal immunity to people who seek medical help for someone experiencing a drug overdose. The committee will consist of four legislators (three from the House of Representatives and one from the Senate) who will receive mileage compensation. The committee's duties include determining strategies to raise public awareness, identifying the best methods and venues to reach high-risk populations, reviewing past awareness efforts, considering the impact of low law usage, consulting with experts in criminal justice, harm reduction, and public health, and understanding why the law's immunities are not frequently used. The committee will elect a chairperson, hold its first meeting within 45 days of the act's effective date, and must submit a report with findings and recommendations to various state officials by November 1, 2026. The bill aims to improve understanding and utilization of legal protections designed to encourage people to seek help during drug overdose emergencies without fear of legal prosecution.

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