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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
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AN ACT
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relating to the designation of fentanyl poisoning for purposes of |
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the death certificate. |
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BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: |
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SECTION 1. Section 193.005, Health and Safety Code, is |
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amended to add Subsection (k) as follows: |
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(k) Unless administered as authorized by law, if a |
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toxicology examination reveals a detectable amount of any Penalty |
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Group 1-B substance, the death certificate shall include in the |
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cause of death the presence of such substance and the term 'Fentanyl |
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Poisoning.' |
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SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2023. |