What does the Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Act not protect individuals from?

The Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Act is designed to encourage individuals to assist someone experiencing a drug overdose without the fear of legal repercussions for certain offenses, primarily focused on drug possession. However, it does not offer protection against legal consequences related to outstanding warrants or charges regarding trafficking controlled substances.

This means that even if a person is acting in good faith to help save someone's life during an overdose, if they have existing warrants or charges related to drug trafficking, they are not shielded from being apprehended or facing legal action for those specific issues. The intent of the Act is to promote lifesaving actions in emergency situations, but it recognizes the necessity of holding individuals accountable for more serious drug-related offenses that threaten public safety.