Hello All,
At the next meeting I will be asking CONA to approve a
letter (link) to ask the City Council and Mayor (along with CONA) to send a
letter to Governor Scott to sign a bill (link) into law that will save
lives in St Petersburg:
On March 8, 2012, the Florida House of Representatives
passed the 911 Good Samaritan Act!
The 911 Good Samaritan Act (SB 278) protects people who seek or obtain medical assistance during a drug-related overdose from prosecution for simple drug possession. Research shows that when someone in America overdoses, a call for help occurs less than 50% of the time and fear of police involvement is the most common reason for not calling 911. This legislation will save lives by making sure that people, even those who possess a controlled substance, call 911 without hesitation during an emergency.
Florida’s 911 Good Samaritan Act has already received unanimous bipartisan support in all five committees and on the floor of the Senate. Since it just passed the House, the 911 Good Samaritan Act will now be sent to Governor Rick Scott. The Governor can choose to sign it, veto it, or let it become law without his signature.
With your help, Florida can become the next state to enact Good Samaritan protections and prevent drug overdose deaths.
The 911 Good Samaritan Act (SB 278) protects people who seek or obtain medical assistance during a drug-related overdose from prosecution for simple drug possession. Research shows that when someone in America overdoses, a call for help occurs less than 50% of the time and fear of police involvement is the most common reason for not calling 911. This legislation will save lives by making sure that people, even those who possess a controlled substance, call 911 without hesitation during an emergency.
Florida’s 911 Good Samaritan Act has already received unanimous bipartisan support in all five committees and on the floor of the Senate. Since it just passed the House, the 911 Good Samaritan Act will now be sent to Governor Rick Scott. The Governor can choose to sign it, veto it, or let it become law without his signature.
With your help, Florida can become the next state to enact Good Samaritan protections and prevent drug overdose deaths.
Thank you for your support.
Respectfully,
Kurt J Donley
Chairman, CONA Public Safety CommitteeUpdate: The mption passed unanimously. Thanks Everyone!
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