HB3645 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

EMS-OPIOID OVERDOSE REPORTS
Last Action

8/15/2025 - House: Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0321
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance

Synopsis As Introduced

Amends the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Systems Act. In provisions concerning opioid overdose reporting, provides that overdose information reported by a covered vehicle service provider shall not be used in an opioid use-related criminal investigation, prosecution, welfare checks, or warrant checks of the individual who was treated by the covered vehicle service provider personnel for experiencing the suspected or actual overdose. Provides that any misuse of the information reported by a covered vehicle service provider shall result in, but is not limited to, the Department of Transportation reporting misuse to the Washington/Baltimore High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Overdose Detection Mapping Application or similar technology platform. Permits the Department of Health to adopt rules to set forth standards under which misuse of access may be reported to the Washington/Baltimore High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Overdose Detection Map or similar platform based on misuse or misconduct by a covered vehicle service provider or other individual or entity at the discretion of the Department. Provides that no data that allows for or creates a risk of identification of an individual or individuals experiencing a suspected or actual overdose treated by the covered vehicle service provider personnel shall be submitted to the Washington/Baltimore High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Overdose Detection Mapping Application or Similar technology platform. Provides that covered vehicle service provider personnel may report overdose surveillance through an identified technology platform for the use of overdose surveillance under exceptions to HIPAA and the reported data shall only be used to support public safety and public health efforts. Sets forth additional provisions concerning requirements for the Department concerning opioid overdose reporting.

House Floor Amendment No. 1


House Floor Amendment No. 2

Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Systems Act. Makes changes to defined terms. Provides that, upon receipt of a patient care report that documents an overdose, the Department of Public Health (rather than a covered vehicle service provider) shall report the information from a patient care report to the specified organizations. In provisions concerning opioid overdose reporting, provides that overdose information reported by a covered vehicle service provider shall not be used in an opioid use-related criminal investigation, prosecution, welfare checks, or warrant checks of the individual who was treated by the covered vehicle service provider personnel for experiencing the suspected or actual overdose. Provides that any misuse of the information reported by a covered vehicle service provider shall result in, but is not limited to, the Department of Transportation reporting misuse to the Washington/Baltimore High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Overdose Detection Mapping Application or a similar technology platform. Establishes rulemaking authority for the Department concerning standards under which misuse of access may be reported. Prohibits the submission of data that allows for or creates a risk of identification of an individual or individuals experiencing a suspected or actual overdose treated by the covered vehicle service provider personnel. Permits covered vehicle service provider personnel to report overdose surveillance through an identified technology platform for the use of overdose surveillance, as provided. Sets forth additional provisions concerning opioid overdose reporting requirements for the Department.
Actions

DateChamberAction
2/07/2025HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Michael J. Kelly
2/18/2025HouseFirst Reading
2/18/2025HouseReferred to Rules Committee
3/06/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Martin J. Moylan
3/06/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Vella
3/11/2025HouseAssigned to Public Health Committee
3/19/2025HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicolle Grasse
3/20/2025HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Public Health Committee; 009-000-000
3/20/2025HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
3/26/2025HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
3/26/2025HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
4/04/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Michael J. Kelly
4/04/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
4/04/2025HouseChief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Matt Hanson
4/04/2025HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Kelly
4/07/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Public Health Committee
4/08/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Public Health Committee; 008-000-000
4/08/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted
4/08/2025HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
4/08/2025HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 113-000-000
4/08/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy
4/09/2025HouseMotion Filed to Reconsider Vote Rep. Matt Hanson
4/10/2025HouseMotion to Reconsider Vote - Prevails 115-000-000
4/10/2025HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
4/10/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Matt Hanson
4/10/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee
4/10/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 005-000-000
4/10/2025HouseRecalled to Second Reading - Short Debate
4/10/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted
4/10/2025HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
4/10/2025HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 114-000-000
4/23/2025SenateArrive in Senate
4/23/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading
4/23/2025SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Laura Fine
4/23/2025SenateFirst Reading
4/23/2025SenateReferred to Assignments
4/29/2025SenateAssigned to Behavioral and Mental Health
5/07/2025SenateDo Pass Behavioral and Mental Health; 005-000-000
5/07/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 8, 2025
5/08/2025SenateSecond Reading
5/08/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 13, 2025
5/20/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading **
5/22/2025SenateThird Reading - Passed; 058-000-000
5/22/2025HousePassed Both Houses
6/20/2025HouseSent to the Governor
8/15/2025HouseGovernor Approved
8/15/2025HouseEffective Date January 1, 2026
8/15/2025HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0321