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 fatal overdoses, identify systemic gaps, and recommend 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, analyzing overdose data, and advising policymakers on prevention strategies. It mandates annual reporting requirements for the panels, which must submit their findings to the human services district and the Louisiana Department of Health. The bill also includes a provision exempting the information gathered by the panels from the Public Records Law, ensuring that sensitive data remains confidential. Overall, this legislation aims to address the public health crisis of drug overdoses in Louisiana through a structured and collaborative approach.