Section 4.1. Entry requirements for EMS providers.
(a) Reporting by EMS providers.--Except as provided under subsection (d), an EMS provider who is providing or is required to provide emergency medical services on behalf of an EMS agency and who encounters a known or suspected overdose shall access an information technology platform to report and document the incident in accordance with subsection (b) within 72 hours of the overdose.
(b) Information reported.--When reporting a known or suspected overdose under this section, an authorized user shall document the following information in an information technology platform:
(1) The date and time of the overdose.
(2) The location where the overdose occurred.
(3) The known or suspected controlled substances administered to or inhaled, ingested, imbibed or injected by the overdose victim.
(4) Whether an overdose reversal drug was administered and, if so, the type of overdose reversal drug administered, the number of doses administered and the method of administration.
(5) Whether the confirmed or suspected overdose was fatal or nonfatal.
(c) Other reporting requirements.--An authorized user's report of information about an overdose under this act does not preempt or replace any other reporting requirement of law applicable to the authorized user.
(d) Exception.--An EMS provider who cannot access an information technology platform to comply with the 72-hour requirement under subsection (a) shall report the information under subsection (b) as soon as practicable.
(4.1 added June 30, 2025, P.L.68, No.18)