2016 House Bill 5650 / Public Act 308

Give overdosing drug user immunity when seeking treatment

Introduced in the House

May 12, 2016

Introduced by Rep. Sam Singh (D-69)

To extend immunity from illegal drug laws for an overdosed individual who shows up at a health facility for observation or treatment. This would also apply a friend who accompanies or assists the overdosed individual. This is already the law for individuals under age 21.

Referred to the Committee on Criminal Justice

May 17, 2016

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

May 26, 2016

Passed in the House 107 to 1 (details)

Received in the Senate

May 31, 2016

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Aug. 3, 2016

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Sept. 8, 2016

Passed in the Senate 30 to 7 (details)

To extend immunity from illegal drug laws for an overdosed individual who shows up at a health facility for observation or treatment. This would also apply a friend who accompanies or assists the overdosed individual. This is already the law for individuals under age 21.

Received in the House

Sept. 8, 2016

Sept. 20, 2016

Passed in the House 104 to 2 (details)

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Oct. 6, 2016