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 indicate the presence of fentanyl, the hospital is required to carry out a confirmation test to verify the initial findings.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that the results from both the urine drug test and the confirmation test must be documented and retained in the patient's clinical record according to the hospital's existing practices. This legislation aims to enhance the detection and management of fentanyl-related cases in emergency medical settings, with an effective date set for July 1, 2025.