Vermont S0300 mandates hospitals to include fentanyl testing in urine drug screenings for patients.

Vermont S0300 requires hospitals to test for fentanyl as part of any urine drug screening conducted to assist in diagnosing a patient’s condition. The bill specifies that hospitals and their employees must not disclose the results to law enforcement unless a valid warrant or subpoena is presented. Additionally, hospitals and their employees are immune from civil and criminal liability for good faith disclosures to law enforcement. The act will take effect on July 1, 2026.

Vermont S0300 mandates hospitals to include fentanyl testing in urine drug screenings for patients.

Vermont S0300 requires hospitals to test for fentanyl as part of any urine drug screening conducted to assist in diagnosing a patient’s condition. The bill specifies that hospitals and their employees must not disclose the results to law enforcement unless a valid warrant or subpoena is presented. Additionally, hospitals and their employees are immune from civil and criminal liability for good faith disclosures to law enforcement. The act will take effect on July 1, 2026.