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Introduced
02/07/2025
02/07/2025
In Committee
04/11/2025
04/11/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Systems Act. 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 similar technology platform. Permits the Department of Health to adopt rules to set forth standards under which misuse of access may be reported to the Washington/Baltimore High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Overdose Detection Map or similar platform based on misuse or misconduct by a covered vehicle service provider or other individual or entity at the discretion of the Department. Provides that no 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 shall be submitted to the Washington/Baltimore High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Overdose Detection Mapping Application or Similar technology platform. Provides that covered vehicle service provider personnel may report overdose surveillance through an identified technology platform for the use of overdose surveillance under exceptions to HIPAA and the reported data shall only be used to support public safety and public health efforts. Sets forth additional provisions concerning requirements for the Department concerning opioid overdose reporting.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Systems Act to protect the privacy and prevent potential legal consequences for individuals experiencing opioid overdoses. The bill requires covered vehicle service provider personnel (licensed emergency medical technicians) to document specific details about overdose incidents within 24 hours, including the date, time, precise location, administration of overdose reversal drugs, and whether the overdose was fatal or non-fatal. These reports must be submitted to the Washington/Baltimore High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Overdose Detection Mapping Application or a similar secure technology platform. Critically, the bill prohibits using these overdose reports for criminal investigations, prosecutions, welfare checks, or warrant checks of the overdose victim. If the reported information is misused, the Department of Transportation can report such misuse to the mapping application. The bill also ensures that no personally identifiable data about overdose victims will be submitted to these platforms, and provides immunity from civil or criminal liability for providers who report overdose information in good faith. This legislation aims to encourage people to seek medical help during overdose incidents without fear of legal repercussions, ultimately supporting public health and safety efforts.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (6)
Laura Fine (D)*,
Cristina Castro (D),
Lakesia Collins (D),
Mary Edly-Allen (D),
Meg Loughran Cappel (D),
Julie Morrison (D),
Last Action
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen (on 05/13/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2420&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/SB/10400SB2420.htm |
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