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.

NEW YORK – Proposed laws in the New York legislature that would allow New York residents to call for medical assistance during drug or alcohol overdose situations without fear of prosecution have been introduced in both legislative chambers.  Both bills … more