Summary

Requires electronic communication and remote computing service providers to report specified illegal drug-related activity — including fentanyl, methamphetamine, counterfeit drugs, and unauthorized prescription medication sales or distribution — to the Attorney General. The reports must include identifying and supporting information; the Attorney General is directed to limit use of the reports, preserve privacy protections for providers and users, and produce an annual public summary. Also creates criminal/civil penalties for failure to comply or for knowingly submitting false reports, sets rules for preserving data, and exempts certain broadband and text‑messaging providers. The Act includes a severability clause so remaining provisions stay in force if any part is invalidated.

Key Points

• Requires electronic communication and remote computing service providers to report certain drug-related offenses to the Attorney General.
• Covered offenses include fentanyl, methamphetamine, counterfeit drugs, and unauthorized prescription medication activity.
• Reports must include identifying details and supporting data such as account/device identifiers, timestamps, and alleged seller information when available.
• Attorney General must limit use of submitted reports, protect privacy, and publish an annual public summary of reports.
• Broadband and text messaging service providers are explicitly exempted from the reporting requirement.
• The law establishes preservation rules to prevent loss of evidence and creates penalties for noncompliance and willful false reporting.
• Intended to give law enforcement more timely information about online drug distribution while placing limits on downstream use of data.
• Includes a severability clause so remaining provisions remain effective if part of the law is struck down.

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