Improved Overdose Data: Support for Agencies and Labs
This act aims to enhance the collection of opioid overdose data, which will help in more effectively combating the drug crisis. Citizens can expect better responses from emergency services and law enforcement, as well as more accurate information about drug-related threats in their communities.
Key points
Financial support for states and local communities to improve overdose data collection, including postmortem testing and electronic death reporting.
Grants for local law enforcement agencies and forensic laboratories for training on overdose identification, upgrading drug tracing systems, and sample processing.
Training for law enforcement on coordinating drug-related activities and preventing fentanyl exposure for first responders.
Standardization of reporting data on drug purity and composition, facilitating information sharing between agencies.
Introduced
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