AB 361

This bill provides immunity from certain criminal prosecutions for a person

(aider) who summons aid for another person the aider believes is suffering an

overdose of, or other adverse reaction to, alcohol or a controlled substance. Under

the bill, if an aider brings another person to an emergency room or other health care

facility or summons police or emergency medical assistance because the aider

believes the other person is suffering an overdose or other adverse reaction, the aider

generally has the right to remain anonymous and may leave the scene at any time.

Under the bill, the aider may not be prosecuted for using or possessing alcohol

or a controlled substance under the circumstances leading to other person's adverse

reaction. Under the bill, the aider may be required to identify himself or herself and

may not be allowed to leave if a law enforcement officer, emergency medical

technician, or other health care provider believes aider poses an imminent risk of

harm or himself or herself or to another person.