Georgia Overdose Good Samaritan Law

Overview

Timely access to emergency care in an overdose saves lives and can reduce other overdose-related health harms. Unfortunately, many people hesitate to call for medical assistance in an overdose because they fear that doing so will result in themselves or the person overdosing being arrested or subject to other negative criminal-legal consequences. This fact sheet examines the particulars of Georgia’s Good Samaritan law with regard to potential legal consequences for those requesting medical assistance for an overdose in the state.