H.B. 295: Overdose Amendments

About this bill

Did not pass both chambers; the bill was filed on March 6, 2026. This bill concerns criminal provisions relating to an overdose.

• Defines terms
• Amends the affirmative defense based on reporting an overdose event, including to clarify that the affirmative defense may apply to: an individual who remains with the individual experiencing the overdose event; and the individual experiencing the overdose event
• Creates an option for a dismissal of certain first-time drug offenses under circumstances applicable to the overdose affirmative defense
• Amends the sentencing mitigating factor based on reporting an overdose event, including to clarify that the mitigating factor may apply to: an individual who remains with the individual experiencing the overdose event; and the individual experiencing the overdose event
• Includes a coordination clause to coordinate changes between this bill and H.B. 301, Drug Recodification, if both bills pass and become law
• Makes technical and conforming changes

Full bill page: steps, fiscal note and sponsors · Chief sponsor Carol S. Moss