Minnesota SF3731 limits liability for bystanders of drug-related overdoses.

Minnesota SF3731 amends state statutes to limit the liability of bystanders who seek medical assistance for someone experiencing a drug-related overdose. Bystanders cannot be arrested, charged, or prosecuted for the possession or use of a controlled substance unless it is an excluded crime. Excluded crimes include homicide, bodily harm, sex and labor trafficking, sex crimes, arson, and others. Bystanders must remain on the scene until assistance arrives and cooperate with authorities.

Minnesota SF3731 limits liability for bystanders of drug-related overdoses.

Minnesota SF3731 amends state statutes to limit the liability of bystanders who seek medical assistance for someone experiencing a drug-related overdose. Bystanders cannot be arrested, charged, or prosecuted for the possession or use of a controlled substance unless it is an excluded crime. Excluded crimes include homicide, bodily harm, sex and labor trafficking, sex crimes, arson, and others. Bystanders must remain on the scene until assistance arrives and cooperate with authorities.