Bill giving immunity to overdose witnesses who seek help advances

PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER: A bill to give prosecutorial immunity to drug overdose witnesses who call for help appears to be on a fast track to Gov. Corbett’s desk.

The measure, sponsored by Senate Majority Leader Dominic Pileggi (R., Delaware), was unanimously approved Wednesday by the House of Representatives. Although it needs to go back to the

Senate for approval, the measure has already been approved there once before – and Pileggi said he is confident it has the support in the upper chamber…
Corbett spokesman Jay Pagni said the governor would sign the bill in its current form… (more)

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