HB439 Alabama 2016 Session
Bill Summary
Under existing law, an individual may not be prosecuted for a misdemeanor controlled substance offense if that individual is seeking medical help for someone else, if certain conditions are met
This bill would provide that the immunity extends to the crime of unlawful possession of controlled substance
This bill would also clarify that the immunity extends to an individual regardless of his or her age
Relating to controlled substances; to amend Section 20-2-281, Code of Alabama 1975, as amended by Act 2015-364 of the 2015 Regular Session; to provide that an individual who is seeking medical help for another individual may not be prosecuted for the crime of unlawful possession of controlled substance if certain conditions are met; and to clarify that the immunity extends to an individual regardless of his or her age.
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| March 17, 2016 | H | Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Judiciary |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
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| Bill Text | HB439 Alabama 2016 Session - Introduced |