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SB 89

An Act amending the act of November 3, 2022 (P.L.2158, No.158), known as the Overdose Mapping Act, further providing for definitions and for establishment and design; and providing for entry requirements for EMS providers.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Rosemary Brown and 4 co-sponsors

SB 89 strengthens Pennsylvania's overdose tracking system by updating definitions and requiring EMS providers to meet new standards for reporting overdose incidents to improve data accuracy for public health response.

Act No. 18 of 2025
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Bill Summary · SB 89

Legislative bill overview

SB 89 amends Pennsylvania's Overdose Mapping Act by updating definitions and the system's design parameters, and establishes new entry requirements for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) providers to participate in overdose data reporting. The bill became law in June 2025 after passing the House and receiving gubernatorial approval.

Why is this important

The Overdose Mapping Act creates a statewide system to track overdose incidents and identify hotspots for public health intervention. Clarifying definitions and EMS entry requirements ensures more consistent, standardized data collection across providers and jurisdictions, which improves the reliability of overdose tracking for harm reduction efforts and resource allocation.

Potential points of contention

  • Data privacy concerns: Expanded EMS reporting requirements could raise questions about patient privacy protections and how overdose data is stored, shared, and accessed by different agencies
  • EMS resource burden: New entry and reporting requirements may create administrative or operational challenges for already-stretched EMS services, particularly in rural areas
  • Definitional changes: Updates to definitions in the original act could alter which incidents are captured, potentially affecting year-to-year comparisons and the apparent scope of the overdose crisis

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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