911 Good Samaritan and Naloxone Access Law

Naloxone (Narcan) is an effective, prescription medication that reverses opioid drug overdose. For Overdoses: As of April 9th, 2013, a person who seeks medical assistance for someone experiencing a drug overdose cannot be prosecuted for possession of small amounts of most drugs or for possession of drug paraphernalia if evidence for the charge was obtained as a result of the person seeking help. The victim is protected from these charges as well.

For Alcohol Poisoning: As of April 9th, 2013, an underage person who seeks medical assistance for someone experiencing alcohol poisoning cannot be prosecuted for possession or consumption of alcohol if evidence for the charge was obtained as a result of the person seeking help. However, the person must give their real name when seeking help and then remain with the victim until help arrives.

Immunity: Doctors and other providers who prescribe naloxone AND the people who administer naloxone in the case of an overdose are immune from civil or criminal liability for those actions as long as they act in good faith.

Direct link to the law can be found here.