Rhode IslandAN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- THE GOOD SAMARITAN OVERDOSE PREVENTION ACT OF 2016
What it does
Extends the immunity from alcohol- or drug-related offenses in cases of emergency overdose care to violations of bail conditions.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2025
- Jul 107/01/2025 Signed by Governor Dan McKeeBecame Law
- Jun 2506/25/2025 Transmitted to GovernorTo Governor
- Jun 2006/20/2025 Senate passed in concurrencePassed Senate
- Jun 1806/18/2025 Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/20/2025)Minor
- Vote recorded PASSAGE. Result: pass.Lower
- Jun 1806/18/2025 House read and passedPassed House
- Jun 1606/16/2025 Placed on House Calendar (06/18/2025)Minor
- Jun 1606/16/2025 Committee recommends passageMinor
- Jun 1306/13/2025 Scheduled for consideration (06/16/2025)
- Jun 1106/11/2025 Introduced, referred to House JudiciaryIntroduced