Overdose Protection Act applies to those who seek medical help for themselves or someone else . Comment: Chris Christie for the bill 's signing . Misdemeanor charges of possession of a controlled substance or the use of drug paraphernalia were later dropped because New York has a similar protection law . Law also applies to those who administer overdose antidotes in life-threatening situations .
Overdose Protection Act applies to those who seek medical help for themselves or someone else . Comment: Chris Christie for the bill 's signing . Law also applies to those who administer overdose antidotes in life-threatening situations .