Pubdate: Thu, 24 Apr 2014
Source: Daily Reporter (IN)
Copyright: 2014 Daily Reporter
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Note: from the Associated Press

GOV. DEAL SIGNS BILL GRANTING AMNESTY TO THOSE CALLING 911 FOR DRUG OVERDOSES

ATLANTA - Gov. Nathan Deal has signed into law a bill that would grant
amnesty in some cases to those who seek medical help in the event of a
drug overdose.

Deal signed the bill Thursday, and it takes immediate effect.
Lawmakers had overwhelmingly passed the "Georgia 911 Medical Amnesty
Law."

Supporters of the law argue some people are too afraid to call for
medical help for themselves or others because they fear prosecution on
drug charges. The law would grant amnesty only on drug possession
charges when amounts are small.

Supporters say the bill won't help drug dealers, but could save
lives.

Some 17 states have passed similar so-called "Good Samaritan laws."
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