Relating to: immunity for certain controlled substances offenses for aiders and aided persons.
SB 889 creates legal immunity for individuals who assist someone experiencing a drug overdose and for the person receiving that assistance. Aiders (those seeking help during an overdose) cannot lose parole/probation or face prosecution for drug possession charges if they seek help "as soon as practicable" after recognizing the overdose. Aided persons (overdose victims) can avoid prosecution or parole revocation by completing a treatment program or accepting a deferred prosecution agreement that requires treatment. The bill directly affects people involved in overdose situations and shifts consequences from criminal penalties toward treatment for related drug offenses.
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Introduced Jan 27, 2026
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Introduced by Senators James and Cabral-Guevara;
cosponsored by Representatives Dittrich, Armstrong, Clancy, Doyle, Gundrum, Knodl, Madison, Snodgrass and Stubbs
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