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Introduced
01/29/2026
01/29/2026
In Committee
01/29/2026
01/29/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Coroner Division of the Counties Code. In provisions regarding preliminary investigations where a drug overdose is determined to be the cause or a contributing factor in a death, modifies the definition of "overdose" to exclude death caused by fentanyl, which shall be considered poisoning. Provides that, in every case in which fentanyl is determined to be the cause or a contributing factor in the death, the coroner or medical examiner shall report the death to the Department of Public Health as "fentanyl poisoning". Provides that, in the monthly report of overdose deaths, the Department shall also report on fentanyl poisoning deaths.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing law concerning coroner investigations into deaths. Specifically, it redefines "overdose" in cases where a drug is involved, excluding deaths caused by fentanyl, which will now be classified as "poisoning." This means that if fentanyl is determined to be the cause or a contributing factor in a death, the coroner or medical examiner must report it to the Department of Public Health as "fentanyl poisoning." Furthermore, the Department of Public Health will now include fentanyl poisoning deaths in its monthly reports of overdose deaths, alongside other overdose fatalities.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Assignments (on 01/29/2026)
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