Bills · HR 4607
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 4607Crime and Law Enforcement
SEEK HELP Act
INTRO JUL 22· LAST ACTION JUL 22
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
STEP 2 / 8Introduced
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it directly addresses a critical barrier to saving lives during the ongoing opioid and drug overdose crisis: the fear of legal consequences. Many people hesitate to call 911 when someone is overdosing if they or others at the scene have illegal drugs, fearing arrest for drug possession. This hesitation can lead to delayed medical care and, tragically, preventable deaths.
If this bill becomes law, it could significantly increase the number of calls for medical assistance during overdoses, potentially reducing fatalities. It also empowers ordinary citizens to act in emergencies by providing immunity for administering overdose reversal drugs. Without this bill, the fear of legal repercussions would continue to deter people from seeking crucial medical help, making it harder to combat the overdose crisis effectively.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Grants federal protection from prosecution for drug possession, civil asset forfeiture, or supervised release revocation for individuals who seek medical assistance for an overdose.
This crucial protection aims to remove a significant barrier that prevents people from calling 911 during an overdose, potentially saving lives.
PROVISION 02
Provides civil liability protection for individuals who administer an opioid overdose reversal drug in good faith during an emergency.
This encourages bystanders to use life-saving drugs like naloxone without fear of being sued for unintended harm, increasing immediate response to overdoses.
PROVISION 03
Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to carry out a public awareness campaign about these liability protections.
Public awareness is essential for these protections to be effective, ensuring that people know their rights and responsibilities in overdose situations.
PROVISION 04
Allows states to use existing federal block grant funds for public awareness campaigns, training for justice professionals, and data sharing regarding overdose Good Samaritan laws.
This empowers states to better implement and promote their own overdose Good Samaritan laws, enhancing nationwide effectiveness.
PROVISION 05
Requires the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to submit a report within two years to study the effectiveness and implementation of overdose Good Samaritan laws.
This provision ensures accountability and provides valuable data to assess the real-world impact and inform future policy decisions.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJUL 22
Introduced in House
JUL 22
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 4607
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJul 22, 2025
Last actionJul 22, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUL 22, 2025
House BillHR 4607Crime and Law Enforcement
SEEK HELP Act
INTRODUCED JUL 22, 2025· LAST ACTION JUL 22, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
8 min
COSPONSORS
6
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
