ESB 5516, the 911 Good Samaritan Law, is a bill that provides legal immunity for people who call 911 to help someone who has overdosed on illegal or misused drugs. Information about this law, which went into effect this month in Washington State, continues to spread across the Internet. Here's the latest:
911 Good Samaritan Law -- WSU Counseling Services ADCAPS
Message board discussion about the law -- Drugs-Forum
Also breaking on the web today, the Long Island Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (LICADD) has announced their support for the passage of similar 911 Good Samaritan legislation in New York. Read more about the NY initiative here.
