SB 147 (2016): granting immunity from criminal prosecution to a person who reports a drug or alcohol related emergency.

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SB 147 (2016)

granting immunity from criminal prosecution to a person who reports a drug or alcohol related emergency.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2015-2016
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2015 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 17, 2015. The committee recommended that the Senate send it back to committee. On March 26, 2015 the Senate voted to send it back to committee on a voice vote. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On January 14, 2016 the Senate adopted “Refer to Interim Study” on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 17, 2015, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100

Votes

  • March 26, 2015, Senate: Rereferred to Committee — voice vote, passed
  • January 14, 2016, Senate: Refer to Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2015: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • March 17, 2015: Hearing: 3/17/15, Room 100, SH, 9:30 a.m.; SC12
  • March 18, 2015: Committee Report: Rereferred to Committee, 3/26/15; SC14
  • March 26, 2015: Rereferred to Committee, MA, VV
  • January 14, 2016: Committee Report: Referred to Interim Study, 01/14/2016; Vote 5-0; CC; SC1A
  • January 14, 2016: Refer to Interim Study, MA, VV; 01/14/2016

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • 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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