S. 921 · Passed Senate · Health

Tyler’s Law

Sponsor: Jim Banks (R-IN)

What it does

• Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to complete a study within 3 years on fentanyl and fentanyl-related substance testing in hospital emergency departments during overdose events, including testing frequency, scenarios where testing is not performed, costs, benefits and risks, staff training needs.
• Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue guidance within 9 months after study completion on whether hospital emergency departments should implement fentanyl testing as routine for overdose patients, how to ensure healthcare professionals know which substances are tested.

Latest action

Mar 24, 2026: Held at the desk.

Committee: Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions