Good Samaritan Law

Legal protections for individuals who seek emergency medical assistance for drug overdoses, providing immunity from certain drug possession charges

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Washington House Expands ‘Good Samaritan’ Protections for Overdose Emergencies

The Washington House has passed HB 1574, expanding Good Samaritan protections to shield overdose victims or callers from arrest—even for unrelated nonviolent charges—and allowing hospitals to provide lifesaving harm‑reduction supplies.

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