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PA HB1245

PA HB1245
Further providing for definitions and for prohibited acts and penalties.


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Introduced
05/24/2023
In Committee
05/24/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

2023-2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Amending the act of April 14, 1972 (P.L.233, No.64), entitled "An act relating to the manufacture, sale and possession of controlled substances, other drugs, devices and cosmetics; conferring powers on the courts and the secretary and Department of Health, and a newly created Pennsylvania Drug, Device and Cosmetic Board; establishing schedules of controlled substances; providing penalties; requiring registration of persons engaged in the drug trade and for the revocation or suspension of certain licenses and registrations; and repealing an act," further providing for definitions and for prohibited acts and penalties.

AI Summary

This bill amends Pennsylvania's Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act to redefine the term "drug paraphernalia" and provide legal protections for certain activities related to harm reduction, such as the provision of clean syringes and naloxone through syringe service programs. The bill also requires syringe service programs to report certain data to the Department of Health and for the Department to issue guidance on best practices. Additionally, the bill provides immunity from prosecution for residual amounts of controlled substances in used syringes, needles, or other objects excluded from the definition of "drug paraphernalia."

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (29)

Last Action

Laid on the table (on 03/18/2024)

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