SEEK HELP Act

Civil Liability Protection: Individuals who administer an opioid overdose reversal drug in good faith are protected from being sued in Federal or State courts for harm caused (Section 3(a)(1)).

Criminal Liability Protection: "Covered individuals" who seek medical assistance for themselves or others in a timely manner are protected from prosecution, civil asset forfeiture, or revocation of supervised release for possession of a controlled substance (Section 3(b)(1) and (2)).

Public Awareness and Training: The bill establishes a public awareness campaign by the Secretary (Section 3(c)) and allows states to use grant funding to provide training to criminal justice professionals, healthcare providers, and the general public regarding these laws (Section 4(a)(2)).

Exceptions to Civil Protection: Liability protection for administering reversal drugs does not apply if the harm was caused by willful or criminal misconduct, gross negligence, reckless misconduct, or conscious, flagrant indifference (Section 3(a)(2)).

Limitations on Criminal Protection: Protections do not apply if the medical assistance was sought during the execution of an arrest warrant, search warrant, or other lawful search or seizure (Section 3(b)(1)(B)).

Limits on Evidence and Seizure: The law does not prevent the seizure of evidence or contraband, nor does it prevent the arrest of an individual if there is an outstanding State or Federal warrant (Section 3(b)(3)(B) and (C)).