Opioid Overdose Data Collection Enhancement Act

Summary

Creates a new federal grant program to build and link overdose data collection systems so officials can track fatal and nonfatal overdoses and when opioid reversal drugs (like naloxone) are used. The systems must operate in near real-time and be web‑based and mobile‑friendly. Grants may go to coalitions of law enforcement (with conditions) and must meet requirements for data sharing, interoperability, and an audit to avoid duplicating existing systems; the Attorney General must consult with other agency heads when setting up the program.

• Creates a federally authorized grant program to support overdose data collection and sharing.
• Requires near real‑time, web‑based, mobile‑friendly systems that record fatal and nonfatal overdoses and reversal drug use.
• Permits coalitions of law enforcement to receive grants, subject to conditions and program rules.
• Mandates data sharing and interoperability so systems can exchange information across jurisdictions and with partners.
• Requires an audit/review to avoid duplicating existing systems before grant funds are used.
• Directs the Attorney General to consult other federal agency heads when designing and implementing the program.
• Does not specify appropriations in the provided text; actual funding depends on later appropriations or allocations.
• Implementation will likely require coordination with public health entities and adherence to existing privacy and health data laws.