House Bill 2754
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At the request of:
Chief Sponsors: Representative Williamson;
Regular Sponsors: (Presession Filed);
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Relating to immunity for persons who seek medical assistance; Exempts person from 'consequences' (arrest and prosecution for certain offenses and finding of violation of terms of release or supervision) if person contacts emergency medical services or law enforcement agency to obtain necessary medical assistance for other person due to drug-related overdose.
Summary:
HOUSE BILL 2754 -
Exempts person from arrest and prosecution for certain offenses and finding of violation of terms of release or supervision
if person contacts emergency medical services or law enforcement agency to obtain necessary medical assistance for other person due to drug-related overdose.
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You can read the full proposed measure here:
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Status:
Current Location:
In House Committee; Current Committee: House Committee On Judiciary
House BILL 2754 - filed
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2015 Regular Session.
Next Date:
Committee Meetings -
No Meetings Currently Scheduled;
Floor Sessions -
No Floor Sessions to Display
See - https://olis.leg.state.or.us/liz/2015R1/Measures/Overview/HB2754 - for schedule.
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You may also get hard copies if you are in Salem by going to the bill room downstairs in the Capitol.
History:
1-12 (H) | First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
1-16 (H) | Referred to Judiciary.
Act Today!
House Bill 2754
will save lives.
WHAT THE MEASURE DOES:
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See - https://olis.leg.state.or.us/liz/2015R1/Measures/Overview/HB2754 - for latest.
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Here is a link to text of HB 2754:
H.B. 2754