HB 2681 reduces penalties for possession of small amounts of certain controlled substances by reclassifying possession of less than one gram of substances in Penalty Groups 1 and 1-B from a state jail felony to a Class A misdemeanor, carrying a minimum jail term of 180 days. However, individuals with prior convictions for drug-related offenses will still face state jail felony charges. The bill also maintains a legal defense for individuals who seek emergency medical assistance for themselves or others experiencing a drug overdose, provided they meet certain conditions​.