Massachusetts H2420 aims to prevent death by drug overdose by exempting emergency personnel from liability for good faith actions.

Massachusetts H2420 amends state law to protect emergency medical services (EMS) personnel from personal liability when administering aid to individuals suffering from drug overdoses. This includes liability for actions such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation, defibrillation, and transporting individuals to hospitals. The bill also allows law enforcement officials to restrain patients who pose an immediate threat of harm and to search for dangerous weapons if necessary for safety.

Massachusetts H2420 aims to prevent death by drug overdose by exempting emergency personnel from liability for good faith actions.

Massachusetts H2420 amends state law to protect emergency medical services (EMS) personnel from personal liability when administering aid to individuals suffering from drug overdoses. This includes liability for actions such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation, defibrillation, and transporting individuals to hospitals. The bill also allows law enforcement officials to restrain patients who pose an immediate threat of harm and to search for dangerous weapons if necessary for safety.