Posted: | April 29, 2013 04:00 PM |
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From: | Representative Gene DiGirolamo |
To: | All House members |
Subject: | Good Samaritan Law (drug overdose) |
In the near future, I intend to re-introduce former HB 2489, creating a drug overdose Good Samaritan Law for Pennsylvania. Deaths by drug overdose are increasing nationwide and Pennsylvania is no exception. Sadly, all of these deaths are preventable. A comprehensive public health strategy to prevent overdose deaths should start with the enactment of a Good Samaritan Law to protect those who summon medical assistance for an overdose. Calling 911 should not be a crime. I believe that saving lives is more important than punishing behavior. Please join me in sponsoring this much needed legislation. |
Introduced as HB1627