Washington State's new 911 Good Samaritan Law encourages those who witness drug
overdoses to call 911 for
help, providing immunity from drug possession charges for both the
caller and the victim. Calling 911 can save a life! Here are the latest news/blog reports about the law:
Harm Reduction: Washington State 911 Good Samaritan Law to Prevent ODs Now in Effect -- Politi-Fi blog
Washington State Relaxes Drug Laws for 911 Calls -- Teen Drug Help
If you haven't already, be sure to check out the LIFE SAVING ALERT wallet cards from http://StopOverdose.org. They explain the law in simple terms and can be easily printed and distributed!
For more information about the law, visit http://StopOverdose.org.
