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CS/SB 54: Use of Substances Affecting Cognitive Function

GENERAL BILL by Criminal Justice ; Sharief

Use of Substances Affecting Cognitive Function; Requiring medical examiners to take specified actions when performing an autopsy on a decedent who is a violent offender; requiring that autopsy reports for such individuals include certain findings and information; authorizing the release of certain patient records to law enforcement agencies without patient authorization under certain circumstances; requiring school safety specialists to provide school district staff with certain training on the adverse effects of specified substances, etc.

Effective Date: 7/1/2026
Last Action: 12/11/2025 Senate - Now in Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Senate Committee References:
  1. Criminal Justice (CJ)
  2. Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice (ACJ)
  3. Rules (RC)


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Bill History

Date Chamber Action
9/17/2025 Senate • Filed
10/6/2025 Senate • Referred to Criminal Justice; Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice; Rules
12/1/2025 Senate • On Committee agenda-- Criminal Justice, 12/09/25, 10:00 am, 37 Senate Building
12/9/2025 Senate • CS by Criminal Justice; YEAS 5 NAYS 1
12/10/2025 Senate • Pending reference review under Rule 4.7(2) - (Committee Substitute)
12/11/2025 Senate • Now in Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice