Press Releases

New York State 911 Good Samaritan Law Takes Effect

The 911 Good Samaritan Law goes into effect Sunday, September 18, 2011 to help curb accidental overdose deaths. The law will protect those who seek medical assistance for drug or alcohol overdoses from criminal charges for drug or alcohol possession.

Albany, NY - Sunday, September 18th, the statewide 911 Good Samaritan Policy will take effect. The purpose of the law is to encourage a witness or victim of an alcohol or other drug related medical emergency to call 911 to seek emergency assistance in order to save the life of a potential overdose victim. This new life-saving policy gives legal amnesty to individuals who are in need of medical treatment resulting from drug or alcohol use, as well as to individuals who seek help for someone else in need of medical assistance resulting from drug or alcohol use. The law protects both parties from being charged or prosecuted for drug or alcohol possession.

Read More

Overdose Prevention Bill Becomes Law in New York State

Governor Cuomo signs bill removing penalties for calling 911 during drug overdoses

Albany, NY - Yesterday, July 20th, Governor Cuomo signed into law a statewide 911 Good Samaritan Policy. The purpose of the law is to encourage a witness or victim of an alcohol or other drug related medical emergency to call 911 to seek emergency assistance in order to save the life of a potential overdose victim. This new life-saving policy gives legal amnesty to individuals who are in of need medical treatment resulting from drug or alcohol use, as well as to individuals who seek help for someone else in need of medical assistance resulting from drug or alcohol use. The law protects both parties from being charged or prosecuted for drug or alcohol possession.

Read More

New Jersey Coalition Forms to Support Bi-Partisan Marijuana Decriminalization Bill

Students for Sensible Drug Policy (SSDP) and the New Jersey chapter of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML-NJ) have started a new coalition to support decriminalizing marijuana: Sensible New Jersey.

Read More

NY State Assembly Passes 911 Good Samaritan Bill to Curb Escalating Drug and Alcohol Overdose Deaths

NY legislators passed A2063B, which would allow New Yorkers to call for medical assistance in drug or alcohol related emergencies without being prosecuted for drug possession or underage drinking; Senate vote could come as early as this week

Read More

NY State Legislature Considers a Medical Amnesty Policy to Curve Overdose Crises

Bills that would allow New York residents to call for medical assistance in drug or alcohol related emergencies without fear of prosecution are being considered in both houses.

Read More

Southern Connecticut State University Students Endorses Marijuana Decriminalization

SCSU is now the second student government to endorse Governor Malloy's bill

The student government association at Southern Connecticut State University passed a statement in support of Gov. Malloy's marijuana decriminalization Bill, SB 1014, with a vote of 12-4 on Friday afternoon. The Student Government Association represents over 13,000 undergraduates in the Connecticut university system. Southern Students for Sensible Drug Policy Co-President and Student Government Representative Thomas Hils worked with UConn SSDP President and student Senator Sam Tracy to push through endorsement to show support across Connecticut colleges.

Read More

Popular Tags

Get Connected

Email Address:
Supporter
Type:

Enter your e-mail address to receive occasional news and action alerts from SSDP.

Contribute

Help support SSDP and receive a gift by donating today.

Donate

Take Action

Get involved with SSDP or start a chapter at your school!

Get Involved

Register to Vote

SSDP Blog

Portugal's Innovative Drug Policies Face Austerity Threat

02/22/12 by Zara Snapp | Comments

At conferences and forums around the world, the Portugal model of drug policy is lauded by academics, politicians and service providers and highlighted as an example of effective policy-making. Ten years after decriminalizing personal use and possession of drugs and moving drug policy from being a law enforcement issue to one of public health, the results have been dramatic. The future of this policy now hangs in the balance due to austerity measures in Portugal. Without proper funding, this internationally recognized model will be distorted or discontinued.

Growing support to discuss marijuana legalization among students on the right [Video]

02/14/12 by Devon Tackels | Comments

This past week, the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) drew thousands of politically active minds to Washington, DC to highlight the discourse on the right side of the aisle. Each year, CPAC draws more and more young people, students in particular, and this year there was noticeably stronger support and willingness to talk about reforming our nations’ drug policies among the those in attendance.

SSDP Welcomes SUNY-Adirondack Chapter!

02/13/12 by | Comments

SSDP welcomes our newest chapter at SUNY Adirondack! We got a chance to catch up with chapter founder, Adam DeBuque, and here is what he had to say about his involvement so far.

News Archive

Recent Tweet


    Compassion centers must be allowed to open in RI

    Compassion centers must be allowed to open in RI

    s been over two years since the General Assembly passed legislation creating compassion centers in Rhode Island. In that time, Maine, Vermont, Delaware, Arizona, and New Jersey have all enacted laws allowing for regulated dispensing of medical marijuana. All of these states, with the exception of Arizona, are moving forward with giving patients the humane option of safe access, despite the fact that the laws irk officials in D.C. Please, email the governor. Respectfully explain that he is wrong on this move. Ask him to reconsider.

    Did you know?

    Even after spending more than $50 billion a year on the Drug War, drugs are more available and drug cartels are more wealthy than ever before.

    Please enter a search term to begin your search.