Tom Ammiano
- Democratic
Author
Existing law, the California Uniform Controlled Substances Act, classifies controlled substances into 5 designated schedules, with the most restrictive limitations generally placed on controlled substances classified in Schedule I, and the least restrictive limitations generally placed on controlled substances classified in Schedule V. Existing law generally provides punishment for the unauthorized use, possession, and sale of controlled substances. This bill would provide that it shall not be a crime for any person who experiences a drug-related overdose, as defined, who, in good faith, seeks medical assistance, or any other person who, in good faith, seeks medical assistance for the person experiencing a drug-related overdose, to be under the influence of, or to possess for personal use, a controlled substance, controlled substance analog, or drug paraphernalia, under certain circumstances related to a drug-related overdose that prompted seeking medical assistance if that person does not obstruct medical or law enforcement personnel. The bill would provide that its provisions shall not affect laws prohibiting the selling, providing, giving, or exchanging of drugs, or laws prohibiting the forcible administration of drugs against a person's will. The bill would provide that it shall not affect liability for any offense that involves activities made dangerous by the consumption of controlled substances, including, but not limited to, driving under the influence.
Approved by the Governor.
Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 338, Statutes of 2012.
Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 11:25 a.m.
Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 55. Noes 24. Page 6294.).
In Assembly. Concurrence in Senate amendments pending. May be considered on or after August 24 pursuant to Assembly Rule 77.
Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Assembly. (Ayes 21. Noes 16. Page 4693.).
Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
Ordered to second reading.
Withdrawn from committee.
From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to committee. Read second time, amended, and re-referred to Com. on GOV. & F.
Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
Re-referred to Com. on RLS. pursuant to Senate Rule 29.10(c).
Read third time and amended. Ordered to second reading.
Read second time and amended. Ordered to third reading.
From committee: Do pass as amended. (Ayes 4. Noes 2.) (June 7).
From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on PUB. S. Read second time and amended.
Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 46. Noes 24. Page 1036.)
In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.
Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 5. Noes 0.) (March 22).
From printer. May be heard in committee March 18.
Read first time. To print.
| Bill Text Versions | Format |
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| AB472 | HTML |
| 02/15/11 - Introduced | |
| 05/23/11 - Amended Senate | |
| 06/13/11 - Amended Senate | |
| 09/02/11 - Amended Senate | |
| 03/08/12 - Amended Senate | |
| 08/31/12 - Enrolled | |
| 09/17/12 - Chaptered |
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