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Improved Opioid Overdose Data and Law Enforcement Support

This act aims to enhance the collection of opioid overdose data, which will help in more effective prevention efforts. It provides financial support to states and local agencies to better track drug sources and train officers in overdose identification, potentially increasing community safety.
Key points
Improved data collection on opioid overdoses, including postmortem testing and electronic death reporting, to better understand the problem.
Financial support for local law enforcement agencies and forensic laboratories in high-overdose areas for training and upgrading drug tracing systems.
Training for first responders on safe handling of fentanyl and other substances to protect them from accidental exposure.
Standardization of data reporting for drug purity and composition, facilitating better comparison and sharing of information across agencies and jurisdictions.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_3150
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Laurel M. [R-FL-15]
Process start date: 2023-05-09