Passed One ChamberFiled Jan 20, 2026
Sponsor: Carol Moss (D)
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Senate/ 2nd Reading Calendar to Rules [Senate Rules Committee]
Mar 7, 2026
Summary
The bill broadens the affirmative defense for people who report an overdose, covering both the individual who stays with the victim and the victim themselves. It also lets courts dismiss certain first‑time drug offenses when the overdose defense applies and clarifies that the same circumstances can reduce sentencing. The changes are coordinated with the pending drug recodification bill (HB 301).
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