Policy

Use this section to report information about state-level policies related to naloxone or similar drugs. The information may be prepopulated based on publicly available, state-level information at the time of the grant award. Please enter this data or review for accuracy (to the best of your knowledge), and update this section when naloxone policies change in your state. Grantee is used to indicate the state/tribal entity/jurisdiction receiving the award from SAMHSA/CDC. Please note: if you are reporting for a grant other than the PDO/Naloxone Distribution Grant, all references to "naloxone" should be considered "opioid overdose reversal drugs".

Good Samaritan Laws

Does the state have an overdose Good Samaritan law (legislation designed to reduce criminal concerns when a layperson summons aid during an overdose)?

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What protection, if any, does the Good Samaritan law provide from controlled substance possession laws? Protection from...

Arrest

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Charge

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Prosecution

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What protection, if any, does the Good Samaritan law provide from drug paraphernalia laws?

Arrest

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Prosecution

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Does the Good Samaritan law provide protection from parole or probation violations?

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Is reporting an overdose considered a mitigating factor in sentencing?

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Does the Good Samaritan law provide protection from outstanding warrants?

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