Save the Samaritans: state drug reform.

• Author: Evans, Zenon
• Position: Citings - Protection of people who seek aid for overdose problems - Brief article

After his daughter nearly died from a heroin overdose, Wisconsin state Rep. John Nygren (R-Marinette) began campaigning for a law to protect people who call for help in similar situations. In a five-minute YouTube video, Nygren explained that his daughter Cassie almost died because her acquaintances fled the scene and refused to call 911, fearing legal trouble.

In October Nygren introduced a bill that would protect people who seek aid for...