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PA SB89

Bill

Status

Passed

6/30/2025

Primary Sponsor

Doug Mastriano

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands "authorized users" of Pennsylvania's Overdose Information Network to include EMS providers alongside law enforcement officers and other permitted users designated by State Police

  • Requires EMS providers who encounter known or suspected overdoses to report incidents to an approved information technology platform within 72 hours, or as soon as practicable if unable to access the system

  • Mandates overdose reports include date/time, location, suspected controlled substances involved, whether overdose reversal drugs were administered (including type, doses, and method), and whether the overdose was fatal or nonfatal

  • Directs the Department of Health to coordinate with State Police to transfer EMS-reported overdose data into the statewide overdose information network and identify duplicate reports from multiple authorized users regarding the same incident

  • Takes effect six months after enactment

Legislative Description

Further providing for definitions and for establishment and design; and providing for entry requirements for EMS providers.

Last Action

Act No. 18 of 2025

6/30/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules & Executive Nominations6/26/2025
Appropriations6/25/2025
Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness6/4/2025
Appropriations5/13/2025
Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness1/22/2025

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