RI S0576 | 2015 | Regular Session

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 4-0)
Status: Introduced on March 3 2015 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2015-05-22 - Referred to House Judiciary
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Comm Sub) [PDF]

Summary

Broadens the immunity from prosecution for drug offenses afforded under the Good Samaritan Overdose Prevention Act to a person who in good faith seeks medical assistance for a person experiencing a drug overdose.

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Title

The Good Samaritan Overdose Prevention Act

Sponsors


Roll Calls

2015-05-21 - Senate - Passage (Y: 32 N: 0 NV: 6 Abs: 0) [PASS]

History

DateChamberAction
2015-05-22HouseReferred to House Judiciary
2015-05-21SenateSenate passed Sub A
2015-05-19SenatePlaced on Senate Calendar (05/21/2015)
2015-05-12SenateCommittee recommends passage of Sub A
2015-05-08SenateScheduled for consideration (05/12/2015)
2015-05-05SenateCommittee recommended measure be held for further study
2015-05-01SenateScheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/05/2015)
2015-03-03SenateIntroduced, referred to Senate Judiciary

Subjects


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Bill Comments

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