The bill introduces a new section, 395.1042, to the Florida Statutes, titled "Gage's Law," which mandates that hospitals and hospital-based off-campus emergency departments conduct fentanyl testing as part of their urine drug tests for patients treated for potential drug overdoses or poisonings. Specifically, if a urine test is performed and the results are positive for fentanyl, the hospital is required to carry out a confirmation test.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that the results from both the initial urine drug test and the confirmation test must be retained in the patient's clinical record for a duration consistent with the hospital's existing practices. This legislation aims to enhance the detection and management of fentanyl-related cases in emergency medical settings. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.