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CS/HB 1195 — Fentanyl Testing
by Health Care Facilities & Systems Subcommittee and Reps. Harris, Bankson, and others (CS/CS/SB 1346 by Judiciary Committee; Health Policy Committee; and Senators Polsky, Pizzo, and Berman)
This summary is provided for information only and does not represent the opinion of any Senator, Senate Officer, or Senate Office.
Prepared by: Health Policy Committee (HP)
The bill (Chapter 2025-19, L.O.F.) creates “Gage’s Law” to require a hospital or hospital-based off-campus emergency department treating an individual with emergency services and care to include testing for fentanyl if the hospital conducts a urine drug test to assist in diagnosing the individual’s condition. If the urine test is positive for fentanyl, the hospital must conduct a confirmation test. Additionally, the hospital must retain the results of the urine test and the confirmation test in the patient’s clinical record pursuant to the hospital’s record keeping practice.
These provisions were approved by the Governor and take effect July 1, 2025.
Vote: Senate 37-0; House 114-0