Tyler’s law, a crucial piece of legislation just introduced by Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) and Rep. Ted Lieu (D-Calif.), would offer expanded routine fentanyl testing in emergency departments nationwide.
The sponsors of Tyler’s law believe it will save lives by directing the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to issue guidance on fentanyl testing in ERs.
Currently, many drug screenings in ERs test for marijuana, cocaine, amphetamines, opiates and phencyclidine—but not