SB1283Introduced in the Senate
CORONER REPORT-FENTANYL DEATHS
Introduced by Susan Rezin, District 38
What does this bill do?
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Official description
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.
Where it stands
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Dale Fowler
March 13, 2025
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Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Sue Rezin
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sally J. Turner
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Jil Tracy
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Dale Fowler
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