H0137B0130A03210 SFR:EJH 10/17/19 #90 A03210
AMENDMENTS TO HOUSE BILL NO. 137
Sponsor: REPRESENTATIVE KAUFFMAN
Printer's No. 130
Amend Bill, page 1, line 16, by inserting after "amended"
and the section is amended by adding a subsection
Amend Bill, page 1, line 18, by striking out the bracket
before "Persons"
Amend Bill, page 1, line 20, by inserting a bracket before
"if"
Amend Bill, page 1, line 22; page 2, lines 1 through 10; by
striking out "(1) A person experiencing a drug" in line 22 on
page 1 and all of lines 1 through 10 on page 2 and inserting
only if:
(1) a person who transported or reported and remained with
them may not be charged and is entitled to immunity under this
section; and
(2) within thirty days after receiving the written notice
under subsection (c.1), the person experiencing the drug
overdose obtains screening and, if treatment is recommended,
receives a referral for treatment from a properly accredited
addiction services provider or professional. The person shall,
if requested by the attorney for the Commonwealth, issuing
authority or trial court, submit documentation verifying that
the person obtained screening and, if applicable, received a
referral for treatment. The documentation shall be limited to
the date and time of the screening obtained and, if applicable,
referral received. This paragraph shall not apply to a person
that demonstrates a reasonable inability to pay for or otherwise
obtain the screening and referral.
(c.1) The arresting law enforcement officer, attorney for
the Commonwealth, issuing authority or trial court shall provide
written notice to the person that experienced the drug overdose
of the requirements specified in subsection (c)(2).
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