FL H0249

Creates section 401.253, F.S. to establish a controlled substance overdose reporting system requiring basic life support and advanced life support services to report suspected or actual overdoses to the Department of Health within 120 hours using secure systems such as the Emergency Medical Service Tracking and Reporting System.

Defines "overdose" as a condition including extreme physical illness, decreased consciousness, respiratory depression, coma, or death from controlled substance use requiring medical attention, with clinical suspicion for drug overdose.

Requires overdose reports to include date, time, location, whether an opioid antagonist was administered, whether fatal or nonfatal, and optionally the patient's gender, age, and suspected substance involved.

Grants good faith immunity from civil or criminal liability to reporters and prohibits failure to report as grounds for licensure discipline; mandates the Department of Health share collected data within 120 hours with county law enforcement, public health, fire rescue, and emergency medical service agencies.

Requires hospitals with emergency departments to develop best practices policies addressing overdose prevention, including processes for notifying next of kin and prescribers, providing substance abuse treatment information, opioid prescribing guidelines, and behavioral health support services.