Protects individuals seeking medical assistance for drug-related overdoses from certain criminal charges and penalties.

This bill amends Washington state law to protect individuals seeking medical assistance for drug-related overdoses from certain criminal charges and penalties. It ensures that possession of drug paraphernalia is not grounds for suppression of evidence in other criminal charges. It also exempts individuals and pharmacies from arrest and prosecution for possession or use of a controlled substance if the evidence was obtained as a result of the overdose and the need for medical assistance.

Protects individuals seeking medical assistance for drug-related overdoses from certain criminal charges and penalties.

This bill amends Washington state law to protect individuals seeking medical assistance for drug-related overdoses from certain criminal charges and penalties. It ensures that possession of drug paraphernalia is not grounds for suppression of evidence in other criminal charges. It also exempts individuals and pharmacies from arrest and prosecution for possession or use of a controlled substance if the evidence was obtained as a result of the overdose and the need for medical assistance.