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Tyler’s Law

USA119th CongressS-921| Senate 
| Updated: 1/28/2026
Jim Banks

Jim Banks

Republican Senator

Indiana

Cosponsors (13)
Tommy Tuberville (Republican)Rick Scott (Republican)Markwayne Mullin (Republican)Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Todd Young (Republican)Ashley Moody (Republican)Mark R. Warner (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Andy Kim (Democratic)Maria Cantwell (Democratic)Chuck Grassley (Republican)Raphael G. Warnock (Democratic)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, known as Tyler's Law, mandates the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to undertake a comprehensive study regarding fentanyl testing in hospital emergency departments for patients experiencing an overdose. The study will assess the frequency and costs associated with fentanyl testing, alongside its potential benefits and risks for patients. Furthermore, the study will examine how fentanyl testing impacts the patient experience, including aspects like confidentiality of personal health information and the patient-physician relationship. Within six months of completing this study, HHS is directed to issue guidance based on its findings. This guidance will determine whether routine fentanyl testing should be implemented in emergency departments for overdose cases. It will also provide recommendations on how hospitals can ensure clinicians are aware of all substances being tested for in routine drug screens, and how fentanyl testing might influence future overdose risk and overall health outcomes for patients.

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-3519
Tyler’s Law
Mar 10, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Mar 10, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Jul 10, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-4340
Introduced in House
Jan 15, 2026
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Jan 28, 2026
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Cassidy with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Jan 28, 2026
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 307.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-3519
    Tyler’s Law


  • March 10, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 10, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.


  • July 10, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-4340
    Introduced in House


  • January 15, 2026
    Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • January 28, 2026
    Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Cassidy with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.


  • January 28, 2026
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 307.

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 119-2004: Tyler’s Law

Tyler’s Law

USA119th CongressS-921| Senate 
| Updated: 1/28/2026
This bill, known as Tyler's Law, mandates the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to undertake a comprehensive study regarding fentanyl testing in hospital emergency departments for patients experiencing an overdose. The study will assess the frequency and costs associated with fentanyl testing, alongside its potential benefits and risks for patients. Furthermore, the study will examine how fentanyl testing impacts the patient experience, including aspects like confidentiality of personal health information and the patient-physician relationship. Within six months of completing this study, HHS is directed to issue guidance based on its findings. This guidance will determine whether routine fentanyl testing should be implemented in emergency departments for overdose cases. It will also provide recommendations on how hospitals can ensure clinicians are aware of all substances being tested for in routine drug screens, and how fentanyl testing might influence future overdose risk and overall health outcomes for patients.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
2 versions available

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-3519
Tyler’s Law
Mar 10, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Mar 10, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Jul 10, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-4340
Introduced in House
Jan 15, 2026
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Jan 28, 2026
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Cassidy with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Jan 28, 2026
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 307.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-3519
    Tyler’s Law


  • March 10, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 10, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.


  • July 10, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-4340
    Introduced in House


  • January 15, 2026
    Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • January 28, 2026
    Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Cassidy with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.


  • January 28, 2026
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 307.
Jim Banks

Jim Banks

Republican Senator

Indiana

Cosponsors (13)
Tommy Tuberville (Republican)Rick Scott (Republican)Markwayne Mullin (Republican)Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Todd Young (Republican)Ashley Moody (Republican)Mark R. Warner (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Andy Kim (Democratic)Maria Cantwell (Democratic)Chuck Grassley (Republican)Raphael G. Warnock (Democratic)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 119-2004: Tyler’s Law
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted