Pennsylvania SR189 designates November 2025 as "Good Samaritan Law Awareness Month" to promote awareness of laws protecting individuals reporting.
Pennsylvania SR189 aims to designate November 2025 as "Good Samaritan Law Awareness Month" to raise awareness about laws that protect individuals from charges when reporting drug overdoses. The resolution highlights the importance of public awareness, citing a Government Accountability Office review showing that awareness of these laws can increase the likelihood of individuals calling 911. The bill emphasizes that promoting these laws can help save lives by encouraging timely emergency assistance, especially in drug overdose situations.
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