Florida § 893.132 Dangerous fentanyl exposure of first responder resulting in overdose or serious bodily injury

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§ 893.132 — Dangerous fentanyl exposure of first responder resulting in overdose or serious bodily injury

Florida § 893.132

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Ch. 893DRUG ABUSE PREVENTION AND CONTROL

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Fla. Stat. § 893.132 (2026).

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(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.

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(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 physica

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(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.