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Tyler's Law: Fentanyl Testing in Emergency Departments

This law aims to study whether hospitals should routinely test overdose patients for fentanyl. It seeks to improve patient care and privacy protection, while also assessing the impact of such testing on their health and future overdose risk.
Key points
The Department of Health will study how often hospitals test for fentanyl, including costs and patient benefits.
Guidelines will be developed on whether fentanyl testing should become a standard procedure in overdose emergencies.
The law aims to improve clinician awareness of tested substances and evaluate the impact of testing on future patient health.
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Print number: 118_HR_6600
Sponsor: Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36]
Process start date: 2023-12-05
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Tyler’s Law

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_6600.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-12-05.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The Department of Health will study how often hospitals test for fentanyl, including costs and patient benefits.
  • Guidelines will be developed on whether fentanyl testing should become a standard procedure in overdose emergencies.
  • The law aims to improve clinician awareness of tested substances and evaluate the impact of testing on future patient health.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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