Current through the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 893.132 - Dangerous fentanyl exposure of first responder resulting in overdose or serious bodily injury(1) For purposes of this section, the term: (a) "Dangerous fentanyl or fentanyl analogs" means any controlled substance described in s. 893.135(1)(c)4.a.(I) -(VII).(b) "Expose" or "exposure" means to cause any of the following, including, but not limited to, ingestion, inhalation, needlestick injury, or absorption through skin or mucous membranes.(c) "First responder" means a law enforcement officer as defined in s. 943.10(1), a correctional officer as defined in s. 943.10(2), a correctional probation officer as defined in s. 943.10(3), a firefighter as defined in s. 633.102, an emergency medical technician as defined in s. 401.23, or a paramedic as defined in s. 401.23, who is acting in his or her official capacity.(d) "Overdose or serious bodily injury" means drug toxicity or a physical condition that creates a substantial risk of death or substantial loss or impairment of the function of any bodily member or organ.(e) "Recklessly" means a willful or wanton disregard for the safety of other persons.(2) A person 18 years of age or older who, in the course of unlawfully possessing dangerous fentanyl or fentanyl analogs, recklessly exposes a first responder to dangerous fentanyl or fentanyl analogs and an overdose or serious bodily injury of the first responder results, commits a felony of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.Added by 2024 Fla. Laws, ch. 68,s 1, eff. 10/1/2024.