Opioid Overdose Data Collection Bill

Official: Opioid Overdose Data Collection Enhancement Act

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Crime and Law EnforcementState and local government operationsLaw enforcement administration and fundingDrug trafficking and controlled substancesAccounting and auditingDrug, alcohol, tobacco useData collection, sharing, protection

Why This Matters

This bill aims to enhance the tracking of opioid overdoses by creating a data collection program. It helps local governments and law enforcement respond more effectively to overdose incidents.

If you live in an area struggling with opioid overdoses, this bill could lead to quicker and more effective emergency responses.

Affects: This bill affects state and local governments, law enforcement agencies, and first responders dealing with opioid overdoses.

Summary

This bill reauthorizes through FY2031 the Junior Duck Stamp Conservation and Design Program administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS). By way of background, the program is an art- and science-based curriculum that teaches wetland and waterfowl conservation to students in kindergarten through high school. The program hosts a national art competition and the winning design is featured on the junior duck stamp sold by the FWS. The revenue generated from the sale of the stamp is used to support activities for students who participate in the program.

What changes is this bill making?

1. This bill would improve how states track opioid overdoses and treatments. 2. It would create a program for collecting data on fatal and nonfatal overdoses. 3. The bill would allow law enforcement and local governments to apply for grants. 4. It would require the use of mobile tools to quickly map overdose locations. 5. The collected data would be shared with various government agencies for better responses.

Who is affected?

This bill affects state and local governments, law enforcement agencies, and first responders dealing with opioid overdoses.