Bill > H2727

This bill establishes a mandatory daily logging system for police and fire departments to record detailed information about opiate overdose responses. Specifically, each municipal or district police and fire department must maintain a daily log that includes the name of the person experiencing the overdose, their home address, the response location, and whether the overdose was fatal. These logs will be compiled into a centralized database accessible only to authorized police and fire department personnel. The purpose of this database is to help departments monitor overdose trends and facilitate follow-up visits, with personnel required to check the database before conducting such visits. Importantly, the logs are considered confidential and not public records, ensuring privacy protections. The Department of Public Safety and Security will be responsible for developing regulations for the database, taking into account input from local departments and ensuring compliance with federal personal health information protection standards. This bill aims to improve tracking and response to opiate overdoses while maintaining strict confidentiality of individual information.

Budget and Finance, Justice

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2727