This law would grant legal immunity to individuals who call 911 to report an overdose!
you can read the text of the bill here
you can read the status of the bill here
"AN ACT Relating to drug overdose prevention; adding a new section to chapter 69.50 RCW; and creating a new section.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON: NEW SECTION. Sec. 1.
The legislature intends to save lives by increasing timely medical attention to overdose victims through the establishment of limited immunity from prosecution for people who seek medical assistance in an overdose situation. Drug overdose is the second leading cause of injury death in the United States, behind only motor vehicle accidents and ahead of firearms."
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