Good Samaritan Assessment Act of 2016

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Explore the details of House Bill 5048 Good Samaritan Assessment Act of 2016 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Law. Stay informed on legislative developments.

1/11/2023, 1:31 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 5048

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House reported version is repeated here.)

Good Samaritan Assessment Act of 2016

(Sec. 3) This bill requires the Government Accountability Office to submit a report about the Office of National Drug Control Policy's (ONDCP's) review of state and local Good Samaritan laws that exempt from criminal or civil liability any individual who administers an opioid overdose reversal drug or device or who contacts emergency services providers in response to an overdose. The report must: (1) address the extent to which the ONDCP has reviewed such Good Samaritan laws, including any findings related to the potential effects of such laws; (2) describe the ONDCP's efforts to encourage enactment of such laws; and (3) provide a compilation of such Good Samaritan laws in effect in states.

(Sec. 4) For purposes of the report, "opioid" means any drug, including heroin, having an addiction-forming or addiction-sustaining liability similar to morphine or being capable of conversion into a drug having such addiction-forming or addiction-sustaining liability.

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Current Status of Bill HR 5048

Bill HR 5048 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 26, 2016. Bill HR 5048 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the House on April 26, 2016. Bill HR 5048's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of May 11, 2016

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5048

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Law

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Civil actions and liabilityCongressional oversightCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDrug therapyDrug trafficking and controlled substancesDrug, alcohol, tobacco useEmergency medical services and trauma careGovernment studies and investigations

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5048

Good Samaritan Assessment Act of 2016To require a study by the Comptroller General of the United States on Good Samaritan laws that pertain to treatment of opioid overdoses, and for other purposes.Good Samaritan Assessment Act of 2016Good Samaritan Assessment Act of 2016Good Samaritan Assessment Act of 2016

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