Bills · S 921
PASSED SENATE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 921Medical tests and diagnostic methodsEmergency medical services and trauma care
Tyler’s Law
INTRO MAR 10· LAST ACTION MAR 24
READING
3MIN
COSPONSORS
13BIPARTISAN
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
STEP 4 / 8Introduced
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Passed House
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To President
Became Law
WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it directly addresses the ongoing opioid crisis, particularly the widespread danger of fentanyl. Many overdoses today involve fentanyl, often unknowingly, and knowing if it's present can be crucial for treatment and follow-up care. If this bill becomes law, it could lead to more standardized and potentially better-informed care for overdose patients, helping hospitals make clearer decisions about treatment and recovery paths. This could save lives and improve long-term health outcomes for individuals struggling with substance use.
Without this bill, hospitals would continue with their current, often varied, practices regarding fentanyl testing. There would be no centralized study to understand the benefits, risks, and costs, nor would there be federal guidance to encourage or discourage routine testing. This means a lack of a unified approach to a critical public health issue, potentially leading to inconsistencies in care and missed opportunities for targeted interventions.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Directs the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to conduct a study on fentanyl testing practices in hospital emergency departments within three years.
This study will gather crucial information on current testing rates, costs, benefits, risks, and practical challenges associated with fentanyl testing during overdose events.
PROVISION 02
Requires the HHS study to analyze how fentanyl testing impacts patient experience, including privacy and the patient-healthcare professional relationship.
This ensures that any future recommendations consider the ethical and personal implications for patients receiving care.
PROVISION 03
Mandates HHS to issue guidance, within nine months of the study's completion, on whether routine fentanyl testing should be implemented for overdose patients.
This guidance will provide a national recommendation for hospitals, potentially standardizing care and improving responses to the fentanyl crisis.
PROVISION 04
The guidance will also address how testing affects future overdose risk and health outcomes, and inform hospitals about available federal resources.
This provision helps hospitals understand the broader impact of testing and provides practical support for implementation if recommended.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 13
R· Indiana
YRS IN OFFICE
9
BILLS LED
99
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 92%
DEM 7 REP 6 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
10 EVENTSMAR 24
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
MAR 24
Received in the House.
MAR 24
Held at the desk.
MAR 23
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 921
Congress119th
StatusPassed Senate
IntroducedMar 10, 2025
Last actionMar 24, 2026
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PASSED SENATE· 119TH CONGRESS · HEALTH, EDUCATION, LABOR, AND PENSIONS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 10, 2025
Senate BillS 921Medical tests and diagnostic methodsEmergency medical services and trauma care
Tyler’s Law
INTRODUCED MAR 10, 2025· LAST ACTION MAR 24, 2026
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
13
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
