TALLAHASSEE – HB 1195/SB 1346 sponsored by State Senator Tina Polsky (D- Boca Raton) and State Representative Rita Harris (D - Orlando), also known as “Gage’s Law,” has been signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis.

Gage’s Law requires hospitals to test for fentanyl in cases of suspected overdose or poisoning, ensuring consistent, lifesaving care across the state. The bill is named in memory of Gage Austin Taylor, a bright young man whose life was cut tragically short in 2022 after unknowingly consuming a substance laced with fentanyl.

The bill sponsors offered the following statements:

“Fentanyl is a plague on our communities, but with Gage’s Law, we have taken the next step in the fight against it,” said Senator Polsky. “I am grateful to see this bill signed into law today, knowing that it will help so many families. I want to once again thank Representative Harris, in addition to the advocates who made this legislation possible.”

“It has been an honor to work alongside Senator Polsky and all the advocates, stakeholders, and families who have made Gage’s Law a possibility. I am grateful that this bill has been signed and to all those who have helped turn tragedy into action,” said Representative Harris. “As part of state statute, Gage’s Law will save lives. This policy is going to help prevent fentanyl-related deaths in our state with an immediate impact.”

This law will take effect on July 1, 2025.