Minnesota HF3613 limits liability for bystanders of drug-related overdoses.
Minnesota HF3613 amends state statutes to limit liability for bystanders of drug-related overdoses. Bystanders who seek medical assistance for someone experiencing a drug-related overdose cannot be arrested, charged, or prosecuted for possession of a controlled substance or drug paraphernalia, except for excluded crimes. Excluded crimes include homicide, sex crimes, and crimes against the family. The bill also ensures that bystanders cannot face penalties in occupational licensing, employment, education, housing, or child welfare.
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