This bill concerns criminal provisions relating to an overdose. This bill: - defines terms; - amends the affirmative defense based on reporting an overdose event, including to clarify that the affirmative defense may apply to:an individual who remains with the individual experiencing the overdose event; andthe individual experiencing the overdose event; - creates an option for a court or a prosecutor to dismiss a first offense for certain drug offenses under circumstances applicable to the overdose affirmative defense if the individual demonstrates an intent to engage with substance abuse treatment; - amends the sentencing mitigating factor based on reporting an overdose event, including to clarify that the mitigating factor may apply to:an individual who remains with the individual experiencing the overdose event; andthe individual experiencing the overdose event; and - makes technical and conforming changes.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 58-37-8, 76-3-203.11