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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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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