ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Fifty-sixth Legislature

First Regular Session

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HB 2168: Good Samaritan; medical assistance

Sponsor: Representative Nguyen, LD 1

Transmitted to Governor

Overview

An emergency measure extending the repeal date for A.R.S. § 13-3423 to July 1, 2028.

History

Current statute prohibits charging or prosecuting an individual for use or possession of a controlled substance or related offenses if the evidence was acquired while seeking medical assistance due to a drug-related overdose. The act of seeking medical assistance for someone experiencing a drug overdose may also be used as a mitigating factor in a criminal prosecution (A.R.S. § 13-3423).

Laws 2018, Chapter 1, § 7, repeals A.R.S. § 13-3423 on July 1, 2023.

Provisions

1.   Extends the repeal date for A.R.S. § 13-3423 from July 1, 2023, to July 1, 2028. (Sec. 1)

2.   ☐ Prop 105 (45 votes) ☐ Prop 108 (40 votes) ☒ Emergency (40 votes) ☐ Fiscal NoteContains an emergency clause. (Sec. 2)

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