Cooper Davis and Devin Norring Act

Summary

Requires electronic communication and remote computing service providers to report to the Attorney General when they learn of crimes involving fentanyl, methamphetamine, counterfeit drugs (including fake prescription pills), or unauthorized manufacture/distribution of prescription pain medicines or stimulants. Providers must preserve related records in emergencies, cooperate with investigations and lawful subpoenas within set timeframes, notify customers when records are disclosed (unless exigent circumstances), keep records, and face penalties for knowing failure to comply; the Attorney General must report annually to Congress. The bill also includes a standard severability clause.

• Providers must report to the Attorney General when they have actual knowledge of fentanyl, meth, counterfeit drugs, or unauthorized prescription drug distribution.
• Reports must be filed as soon as reasonably possible and no later than 60 days and must include provider contact info and how the discovery was made (human vs. non-human).
• Providers must preserve records in emergencies and cooperate with investigations and lawful subpoenas within set deadlines.
• Customers must be notified when their records are disclosed unless exigent circumstances apply.
• The Attorney General must submit an annual report to Congress about the program and provider compliance.
• Penalties apply for knowing failure to comply with reporting, preservation, or cooperation requirements.
• Providers may optionally report on a reasonable belief but are required to report on actual knowledge.
• The law adds detailed definitions, reporting procedures, and recordkeeping requirements to the Controlled Substances Act.
• A severability clause preserves the rest of the law if any part is found unconstitutional.