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Senate debates expanded overdose and suicide fatality review but tables bill for fiscal review
Summary
Senators discussed House Bill 58, which would fund expanded overdose and suicide fatality review work at the Office of the Medical Examiner, create data-analysis capacity and a multiagency review committee. Sponsor Sen. Vickers described a bipartisan, data-driven approach but the Senate tabled the bill on third reading because of a significant fiscal note.
Senators discussed House Bill 58 on Feb. 14, which would expand overdose and suicide‑fatality review capacity and establish a cross‑departmental committee to analyze data, identify trends and connect grieving families to resources.
“Utah ranks tenth in opioid deaths,” sponsor Sen. Daniel Vickers said while outlining the measure’s goals, which…
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