Establishes a confidential registry of individuals who needed medical help due to misusing controlled dangerous substances.

The bill mandates the Commissioner of Human Services to create and maintain a confidential registry of individuals who required medical assistance due to misusing controlled dangerous substances. Information for the registry will be submitted by emergency medical response entities, hospitals, and police departments. Healthcare practitioners will have access to the registry before prescribing controlled dangerous substances. The Commissioner must report annually on the registry's findings to the Governor and the Legislature.

Establishes a confidential registry of individuals who needed medical help due to misusing controlled dangerous substances.

The bill mandates the Commissioner of Human Services to create and maintain a confidential registry of individuals who required medical assistance due to misusing controlled dangerous substances. Information for the registry will be submitted by emergency medical response entities, hospitals, and police departments. Healthcare practitioners will have access to the registry before prescribing controlled dangerous substances. The Commissioner must report annually on the registry's findings to the Governor and the Legislature.