Assembly Bill 602 aims to stop CA colleges from punishing students who call 911 during drug overdose

Bill to Halt Universities From Punishing Students Who Call 911 For Overdoses Awaits Vote In Assm. – California Globe

A new bill that would stop colleges and universities from academically punishing students who call 911 for help with overdoses continued to await being heard by a committee this week following a massive rewrite last month. Assembly Bill 602, authored by Assemblyman Matt Haney (D-San Francisco) would specifically prohibit the Chancellor of the California Community Colleges, the Trustees of the California State University, the Regents of the Unive…

Assembly Bill 602 aims to stop CA colleges from punishing students who call 911 during drug overdose

In the case of a drug overdose, every minute counts. That's why Assemblymember Matt Haney introduced Assembly Bill 602, legislation that would stop colleges and universities in California from punishing students who call 911 for help during an overdose.

Proposed CA bill seeks to shield students from discipline when reporting overdoses

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A new California bill would stop colleges and universities from punishing students who call 911 for help during a drug overdose. Introduced by Assemblymember Matt Haney (D-San Francisco), the proposed legislation seeks to close the gap between California’s Good Samaritan law, which protects individuals from criminal charges when reporting an overdose, and academic penalties that schools are still allowed to impose. Assemb…

Proposed CA bill protects college students from punishment for seeking help during overdose

Student advocates say California college students are dying because their friends or the person needing help are afraid of academic consequences if they call 911.

California lawmaker aims to prevent fatal overdoses, lower stigma at colleges

SACRAMENTO — State Assemblyman Matt Haney, D-San Francisco, is taking steps to prevent fatal overdoses on California’s public college campuses.

San Francisco’s proposed Recovery First Drug Policy is a good idea

In September, San Francisco Supervisor Matt Dorsey introduced his “Recovery First Drug Policy” that states “The cessation of illicit drug use and attainment of long-term Recovery from Substance Use Disorders shall be the primary objective of the City’s drug policy.” The policy allows for other steps, including harm reduction, as part of a comprehensive approach to achieve this goal. The policy is opposed by the Drug Policy Alliance. Here is Supe…