Protections for people helping during drug overdoses would expand nationwide.
This bill would give people federal protection from being sued or prosecuted for drug possession if they help someone during a drug overdose. It aims to encourage more people to seek medical help without fear of legal trouble. Federal and state campaigns would also spread awareness about these protections.
Today, people who help during an overdose or administer reversal drugs might face lawsuits or drug possession charges, depending on state and federal laws. This bill would create federal protections, meaning people would generally not face civil lawsuits for administering overdose reversal drugs or criminal charges for drug possession if they seek medical help for an overdose in good faith.
HR 4607 · 119th Congress · July 22, 2025 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 8/10
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