Amends TCA Title 50; Title 53; Title 63 and Title 68.
Tennessee HB0464 amends existing law to expand immunity from arrest, charge, or prosecution for drug violations to individuals experiencing a drug overdose, removing the limitation to only the first overdose. This change affects individuals seeking medical assistance during any drug overdose, allowing for broader protection against legal repercussions. Key provisions include the elimination of the first overdose limitation and the discretionary application of immunity for subsequent overdoses by law enforcement or the district attorney general's office.
Tennessee HB0464 amends existing law to expand immunity from arrest, charge, or prosecution for drug violations to individuals experiencing a drug overdose, removing the limitation to only the first overdose. This change affects individuals seeking medical assistance during any drug overdose, allowing for broader protection against legal repercussions. Key provisions include the elimination of the first overdose limitation and the discretionary application of immunity for subsequent overdoses by law enforcement or the district attorney general's office.
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Helton-Haynes, Esther
114th General Assembly
January 28, 2025
February 12, 2025
Assigned to s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee