Senate Bill 889 aims to permanently restore expanded immunities related to controlled substance offenses for individuals who assist others experiencing an overdose or adverse reaction to drugs. The bill amends current law to ensure that both the "aider," who provides emergency assistance, and the "aided person," who is the individual in distress, are protected from prosecution and revocation of parole, probation, or extended supervision under specific conditions. The amendments include changes to the title of the statute to reflect these protections and the renumbering of existing provisions to accommodate new language.

Specifically, the bill stipulates that an aider cannot have their parole, probation, or extended supervision revoked if they seek assistance promptly after believing the aided person is in distress. Additionally, it creates a new provision that allows an aided person to avoid revocation of their parole, probation, or extended supervision if they complete a treatment program or agree to serve a minimum jail sentence if treatment is not feasible. Furthermore, it mandates that district attorneys offer deferred prosecution agreements to aided persons who meet the outlined conditions, thereby encouraging treatment and reducing the likelihood of incarceration for those involved in overdose situations.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 961.443(2)(title), 961.443