Legislation Encourages Calling 911 in Drug Overdose Cases; Overdose Is the Leading Cause of Accidental Death in New Jersey; Bill Now Awaits Governor Christie’s Signature
Trenton–(ENEWSPF)–August 20, 2012. Today, the New Jersey Senate passed the Good Samaritan Emergency Response Act (A578/S851), which provides limited legal protection for those who witness a drug overdose and summon medical assistance. 21 Senators cast their votes in the affirmative, 10 voted no and 0 abstained. The legislation cleared the…
