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Introduced
02/26/2025
02/26/2025
In Committee
03/06/2025
03/06/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to fentanyl testing; creating s. 395.1042, F.S.; providing a short title; requiring hospitals and hospital-based off-campus emergency departments to test for fentanyl as part of any urine testing they conduct to treat individuals for possible drug overdose or poisoning; requiring such facilities to perform a confirmation test if the urine test results are positive for fentanyl; requiring that the results of such tests be retained as part of the patient’s clinical record in accordance with the facility’s current recordkeeping practices; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill, known as "Gage's Law," requires hospitals and hospital-based off-campus emergency departments to conduct fentanyl testing as part of urine tests performed on patients being treated for possible drug overdose or poisoning. If the initial urine test shows a positive result for fentanyl, the hospital must then perform a confirmation test as defined in section 440.102(1) of Florida Statutes. The results of both the initial and confirmation tests must be preserved in the patient's clinical record according to the hospital's existing recordkeeping practices. The purpose of this legislation appears to be improving medical documentation and understanding of fentanyl-related medical emergencies by mandating comprehensive testing and record retention. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, giving healthcare facilities time to prepare for the new testing requirements.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (3)
Other Sponsors (2)
Health Policy (S), Judiciary (S)
Last Action
Laid on Table, refer to CS/HB 1195 (on 04/16/2025)
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