CORONER REPORT-FENTANYL DEATHS
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.
Bill status
in committee
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Introduction
Jan 2025
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Governor
Introduced Jan 28, 2025
Last action Mar 13, 2025
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Jan 28, 2025
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1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Sue Rezin
RRepublican
Co
Dale Fowler
RRepublican
Co
Jil Tracy
RRepublican
Co
Sally Turner
RRepublican
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