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Introduced
02/07/2025
02/07/2025
In Committee
05/07/2025
05/07/2025
Crossed Over
04/08/2025
04/08/2025
Passed
08/15/2025
08/15/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
08/15/2025
08/15/2025
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Systems Act. Makes changes to defined terms. Provides that, upon receipt of a patient care report that documents an overdose, the Department of Public Health (rather than a covered vehicle service provider) shall report the information from a patient care report to the specified organizations. In provisions concerning opioid overdose reporting, provides that overdose information reported by a covered vehicle service provider shall not be used in an opioid use-related criminal investigation, prosecution, welfare checks, or warrant checks of the individual who was treated by the covered vehicle service provider personnel for experiencing the suspected or actual overdose. Provides that any misuse of the information reported by a covered vehicle service provider shall result in, but is not limited to, the Department of Transportation reporting misuse to the Washington/Baltimore High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Overdose Detection Mapping Application or a similar technology platform. Establishes rulemaking authority for the Department concerning standards under which misuse of access may be reported. Prohibits the submission of data that allows for or creates a risk of identification of an individual or individuals experiencing a suspected or actual overdose treated by the covered vehicle service provider personnel. Permits covered vehicle service provider personnel to report overdose surveillance through an identified technology platform for the use of overdose surveillance, as provided. Sets forth additional provisions concerning opioid overdose reporting requirements for the Department.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Systems Act to modify reporting requirements for opioid overdoses. It shifts the responsibility of reporting patient care reports documenting overdoses from vehicle service providers to the Department of Public Health. The bill expands protections for individuals experiencing overdoses by prohibiting the use of overdose information in criminal investigations, prosecutions, welfare checks, or warrant checks. It introduces new provisions that prevent the identification of overdose victims in reported data and allows EMS personnel to report overdose surveillance through specific technology platforms. The bill defines key terms such as "covered vehicle service provider" and "overdose," and specifies detailed reporting requirements including the date, time, location, and status of the overdose, as well as the administration of overdose reversal drugs. Additionally, the bill establishes guidelines for handling reported information, including potential consequences for misuse, and mandates that the Department of Public Health work with various stakeholders to enhance information sharing, develop harm reduction strategies, and monitor the impact of overdose detection mapping systems. Importantly, the bill provides immunity from civil or criminal liability for good faith reporting and emphasizes a public health approach to addressing opioid overdoses.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (7)
Laura Fine (D)*,
Matt Hanson (D)*,
Kelly Cassidy (D),
Nicolle Grasse (D),
Michael Kelly (D),
Marty Moylan (D),
Dave Vella (D),
Last Action
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0321 (on 08/15/2025)
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