Good Samaritan Bill Approved By State House

Anyone in Michigan could report overdoses without fear of being prosecuted for drugs, under legislation approved nearly unanimously Tuesday by the State House.

The law would exempt people of any age from prosecution if they report an overdose from any illegal substance or require medical assistance themselves.

Michigan law already protects people under 21.

There were more than 1,700 overdoses in 2014, the last year for which data is available.

The bill goes to the Governor for his signature.