Our Mission
We are dedicated to the introduction, passage, and education of Medical Amnesty legislation throughout the United States. Our hope is for a future where young people are no longer afraid to dial 911 for help in a life or death situation.
68% of teens report that that they fear getting in trouble and being cited by law enforcement when they drink.
A Cornell University study concluded that while 19% of college students reported that help probably should have been called for a highly intoxicated individual they were with, only 4% actually made the call.
In a one year period following the implementation of one Medical Amnesty policy, the number of alcohol-related EMS calls increased by almost 700%. Studies also show that while 911 calls increased and fear of judicial repercussion decreased, drinking levels stayed the same or dropped suggesting that the presence of the policy has not encouraged drinking.
Alcohol related unintentional incidents are a leading cause of death among young people in the United States.
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Does Your State Have A Medical Amnesty Law?
Medical Amnesty, also known as the 911 Lifeline and 911 Good Samaritan Law in some states, is a state-wide law which grants intoxicated minors a limited legal immunity when they seek help for themselves or another individual who is in need of immediate medical attention.
What is Medical Amnesty?
Click on a shaded state above to read their state-specific law.