good Samaritan law

Good Samaritan Drug Laws

Good Samaritan drug overdose laws provide immunity for people who report drug or alcohol overdoses, whether they are experiencing or witnessing one. These laws encourage people to seek medical help and decrease fatalities. These overdose prevention laws vary by state and can protect from arrest, charge or prosecution.

last updated: November 2021

47 States
+ DC

Good Samaritan Drug Law


3 States

No Good Samaritan drug law

Recent Legislation

2019

Maine

  • Passed “An Act To Exempt from Criminal Liability Persons Reporting a Drug-related Medical Emergency”
 

Policy Momentum