Bill > HF3613

This bill expands protections for individuals who seek medical help or are present during a drug-related overdose, preventing them from being arrested, charged, or prosecuted for certain drug offenses, except for specific serious crimes defined as "excluded crimes." It clarifies that a "bystander" includes anyone present at or near an overdose scene, and defines a "drug-related overdose" as a condition requiring immediate medical attention due to substance use. The bill also amends the definition of "neglect" in child welfare law to state that a person's voluntary participation in a rehabilitation program or their actions in seeking medical assistance for an overdose will not be considered neglect unless there's evidence of imminent danger to the child's well-being. Furthermore, it ensures that individuals granted immunity are not penalized in areas like housing, education, or child custody solely based on their actions related to an overdose, unless the child's condition is demonstrably in danger.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/94/2026/0/HF/3613/