HB 270 (2015): granting immunity from arrest, prosecution, or conviction to a person who requests medical assistance to save the life of an overdose victim.

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HB 270 (2015)

granting immunity from arrest, prosecution, or conviction to a person who requests medical assistance to save the life of an overdose victim.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2015-2016
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
  • Chapter law: 218

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2015 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 29, 2015. The committee held work sessions on February 11, 2015 and February 17, 2015. The committee met in executive session on March 3, 2015 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2015-0488h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (0488h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 11, 2015, changing the text of the bill. On March 11, 2015 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 19, 2015 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 7, 2015. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2015-1950s). On June 4, 2015 the Senate adopted “Special Order HB 270 to after HB 2-FN-A-L, Without Objection”. The committee's amendment (1950s) was rejected on a voice vote on June 4, 2015. A floor amendment (2015-2083s), offered by Sen. Kelly, was adopted on a voice vote on June 4, 2015, changing the text of the bill. On June 4, 2015 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On June 11, 2015 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate Amendment #2083s (Rep Tholl)” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 24, 2015 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 8, 2015, making it Chapter 218 of the session laws. It took effect on September 1, 2018.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 29, 2015, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • February 11, 2015, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • February 17, 2015, 8:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • March 3, 2015, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • April 7, 2015, 9:20 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100

Votes

  • March 11, 2015, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0488h — voice vote, passed
  • June 4, 2015, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2083s, NT — voice vote, passed
  • June 11, 2015, House: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #2083s (Rep Tholl) — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2015: Introduced and Referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • January 29, 2015: Public Hearing: 1/29/2015 2:00 PM LOB 204
  • January 29, 2015: Public Hearing: 1/29/2015 1:30 PM LOB 204
  • February 4, 2015: ==CANCELED== Executive Session: 2/4/2015 1:00 PM LOB 204
  • February 9, 2015: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/9/2015 3:30 PM LOB 204
  • February 9, 2015: ===CANCELLED=== Work Session: 2/9/2015 3:30 PM LOB 204
  • February 11, 2015: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/11/2015 1:00 PM LOB 204
  • February 17, 2015: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/17/2015 8:30 AM LOB 204
  • March 3, 2015: Executive Session: 3/3/2015 10:30 AM LOB 204
  • March 5, 2015: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2015-0488h (NT) for Mar 11 (Vote 16-0; CC); HC19, PG. 395
  • March 11, 2015: Amendment #0488h: AA VV
  • March 11, 2015: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0488h: MA VV
  • March 19, 2015: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • April 7, 2015: Hearing: 4/7/15, Room 100, SH, 9:20 a.m.; SC16
  • May 27, 2015: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2015-1950s, NT, 6/4/15; SC24
  • June 4, 2015: Special Order HB 270 to after HB 2-FN-A-L, Without Objection, MA
  • June 4, 2015: Committee Amendment 1950s, NT, AF, VV
  • June 4, 2015: Sen. Kelly Floor Amendment #2015-2083s, NT, AA, VV
  • June 4, 2015: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2083s, NT, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • June 11, 2015: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #2083s (Rep Tholl): MA VV
  • June 24, 2015: Enrolled (In recess 6/24/2015)
  • June 24, 2015: Enrolled (In recess of 6/24/2015)
  • July 8, 2015: Signed by the Governor on 7/8/2015; Chapter 218; Section 4 Effective 9/1/2018, Remaining Effective 9/6/2015

Laws It Would Change

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