Do You Know Maine’s “Good Samaritan” Law?

“As Maine continues to grapple with the opioid epidemic, arresting and prosecuting someone at their most desperate moment when their friend or family member is experiencing a medical emergency will not solve the problem. In fact, it discourages people from calling for help,” said Governor Mills. “By signing this legislation, we take another step toward ensuring people seek help to survive an overdose and can pursue life-saving treatment for substance use disorder. I thank Representative Cardone for bringing forward this legislation and securing overwhelming bipartisan support in the Legislature for its passage.”

“When someone is experiencing a drug-related overdose, the most important action that person, or someone with that person, can take is calling for medical help. By signing this bill into law, Gov. Mills is eliminating the fear that comes with contacting authorities and protecting the lives of Mainers,” said Representative Cardone, D-Bangor.