Florida Statutes

Fla. Stat. § 893.132 (2025)

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.
(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.
History.s. 1, ch. 2024-68.

Arrestable Offenses under F.S. 893.132

M = misdemeanor · F = felony · degree: F=1st S=2nd T=3rd
§893.132(2)DRUGS-HEALTH OR SAFETYEXPOSE 1ST RESP TO FENTANYL CAUSE SER BOD INJF · 2nd
§893.132(2)DRUGS-HEALTH OR SAFETYEXPOSE 1ST RESP TO FENTANYL CAUSE OVERDOSEF · 2nd

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