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    • Fear of police involvement deters overdose victims and witnesses from seeking timely medical care.
    • Statutes granting criminal immunity can significantly impact the willingness to seek prompt treatment during overdose events.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To systematically review and analyze Medical Amnesty Laws (MALs) across the United States.
    • To evaluate the scope of protection, credibility factors, and accessibility of MALs.
    • To determine the effectiveness of MALs in encouraging assistance during overdose emergencies.

    Main Methods:

    • Systematic collection and review of Medical Amnesty Laws (MALs) from all states and the District of Columbia.
    • Coding of each law to analyze statutory protections, undermining factors, and language clarity.
    • Assessment of legal provisions to understand their impact on seeking professional help.

    Main Results:

    • Forty-seven states and the District of Columbia have enacted MALs, but their provisions vary significantly.
    • Some MALs offer limited protections, grant excessive discretion, or are difficult to access/understand, potentially reducing their effectiveness.
    • Widespread variation in MALs may hinder their ability to consistently encourage calls for professional assistance.

    Conclusions:

    • Certain Medical Amnesty Laws may not effectively promote seeking professional help during overdose incidents.
    • Narrow immunity provisions and complex legal language can reduce public understanding and utilization of MALs.
    • Improving the clarity and scope of MALs is crucial for enhancing their public health impact.