CS/SB 54: Use of Substances Affecting Cognitive Function
GENERAL BILL by Criminal Justice ; Sharief ; (CO-INTRODUCERS) Osgood ; Rouson
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: 1/9/2026 Senate - On Committee agenda-- Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice, 01/14/26, 2:00 pm, 37 Senate Building
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Last Action: 1/9/2026 Senate - On Committee agenda-- Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice, 01/14/26, 2:00 pm, 37 Senate Building
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Senate Committee References:
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 |
| 1/9/2026 | Senate |
• On Committee agenda-- Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice, 01/14/26, 2:00 pm, 37 Senate Building |