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2009 Senate Bill 5516: Addressing drug overdose prevention
Introduced by Sen. Rosa Franklin, (D-Tacoma) (D) on January 26, 2009
Establishes limited immunity from prosecution for people who seek medical assistance in an overdose situation, in order to save lives by increasing timely medical attention to overdose victims. (See also Companion HB 1615). Official Text and Analysis.
Referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee on January 26, 2009
Referred to the Senate Rules Committee on February 19, 2009
Referred to the Senate Rules Committee on January 28, 2010
Amendment offered by Sen. Rosa Franklin, (D-Tacoma) (D) on February 5, 2010
Clarifie that a person that is not exempt from prosecution if there is evidence that the individual was involved in distribution or manufacturing of drugs. The amendment also provides protection for individuals who administer naloxone to those suffering from possible overdose.
The amendment passed by voice vote in the Senate on February 5, 2010
To provide that a person will not be prosecuted under the Uniform Controlled Substances Act if: (1) that person believes he or she is witnessing a drug-related overdose and seeks medical attention for that person; or (2) a person experiences a drug-related overdose and receives medical assistance for the overdose. Persons will not be subject to having property, that is not contraband, seized or forfeited under these circumstances.
Received in the House on February 8, 2010
Referred to the House Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness Committee on February 5, 2010
Referred to the House Rules Committee on February 24, 2010
Exempts a person who seeks medical assistance for a person suffering from a drug-related overdose from certain prosecution under the Uniform Controlled Substances Act (Act). The amendment exempts a person who experiences a drug-related overdose and receives medical assistance from certain prosecution under the Act. It also authorizes any person to administer, dispense, prescribe, purchase, acquire, possess, or use Naloxone, given the fulfillment of certain requirements.
Signed by Gov. Christine Gregoire on March 10, 2010
Exempts a person who seeks medical assistance for a person suffering from a drug-related overdose from certain prosecution under the Uniform Controlled Substances Act (Act). The amendment exempts a person who experiences a drug-related overdose and receives medical assistance from certain prosecution under the Act. It also authorizes any person to administer, dispense, prescribe, purchase, acquire, possess, or use Naloxone, given the fulfillment of certain requirements.