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3/28/2025, 12:57 PM

Summary of Bill S 921

Bill 119 s 921, also known as the Fentanyl Testing in Emergency Departments Act, is a proposed piece of legislation that aims to address the growing opioid crisis in the United States. The bill directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue guidance on whether hospital emergency departments should implement fentanyl testing as a routine procedure for patients experiencing an overdose.

The bill recognizes the increasing prevalence of fentanyl, a powerful synthetic opioid that is often mixed with other drugs and can lead to overdose and death. By requiring emergency departments to conduct fentanyl testing on overdose patients, the bill aims to improve the accuracy of diagnoses and provide better treatment options for those affected by fentanyl-related overdoses.

In addition to the fentanyl testing requirement, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to addressing the opioid crisis. These may include funding for addiction treatment programs, increased access to naloxone, and support for law enforcement efforts to combat the illegal distribution of fentanyl. Overall, Bill 119 s 921 seeks to provide guidance and resources to help healthcare providers better respond to fentanyl-related overdoses and ultimately save lives. It is an important step in the ongoing efforts to combat the opioid crisis in the United States.

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Current Status of Bill S 921

Bill S 921 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 10, 2025. Bill S 921 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on March 10, 2025.  Bill S 921's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of March 10, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 921

Total Number of Sponsors
3
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
3
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
4
Democrat Cosponsors
2
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 921

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 921

A bill to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue guidance on whether hospital emergency departments should implement fentanyl testing as a routine procedure for patients experiencing an overdose, and for other purposes.A bill to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue guidance on whether hospital emergency departments should implement fentanyl testing as a routine procedure for patients experiencing an overdose, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 921

R
Jim Banks
Indiana(Republican)
R
Todd Young
Indiana(Republican)
R
Mark R. Warner
Virginia(Democrat)
R
Alex Padilla
California(Democrat)
R
Chuck Grassley
Iowa(Republican)

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