The bill enacts Part I-B of Chapter 11 of Title 40 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes, establishing local overdose fatality review panels in parishes across Louisiana. These panels are designed to investigate and analyze fatal overdoses to identify systemic gaps and develop community-specific prevention strategies. Each panel will consist of various members, including local law enforcement, healthcare providers, and representatives from social services, all appointed by the parish governing authority. The panels will have the authority to access confidential health and investigative records necessary for their reviews, while ensuring that the information remains confidential and protected from public disclosure.

Additionally, the bill outlines the functions and duties of the review panels, which include promoting inter-agency cooperation, understanding the causes of overdose fatalities, and making recommendations to policymakers. Each panel is required to submit an annual report detailing the number of fatal overdoses investigated and any recommendations for preventing future incidents. Furthermore, the bill includes a provision that exempts information received by the panels from the Public Records Law, ensuring that sensitive data remains confidential.