Bill Would Protect Those Reporting A Drug Overdose

Anyone in Michigan could report drug overdoses without fear of legal consequences under legislation approved by the House.

The House passed two bills Thursday that would expand a law exempting people from prosecution if they report an overdose from an illegal substance.

The bills now go to the Senate.

The protections would extend to people of any age for any controlled substance.

A 2015 law protects people under 21 from certain drug charges.