Pennsylvania Senator Aims to Enhance Drug Overdose Tracking with New Bill

Pennsylvania Senator aims to enhance drug overdose tracking with new bill

PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) -- A Pennsylvania Senator announced the introduction of a bill aimed at enhancing the tracking of drug overdoses. In Pennsylvania, Act 158 of 2022 codified the Overdose Information Network (ODIN) system into law and required law enforcement to input reports of an overdose within 72 hours. The centralized database enables agencies to quickly record, analyze and share information regarding drug overdoses, naloxone administratio…

House Approves Phillips-Hill Measure to Support EMS Providers, Expand Naloxone Access - Pennsylvania Senate Republicans

The state House of Representatives approved legislation sponsored by Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York) that empowers EMS providers to leave behind naloxone at the scene of an overdose, giving caregivers and loved ones a critical tool to prevent future emergencies.