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PA SB1243

PA SB1243
In powers and duties of the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs, further providing for regulatory flexibility during opioid epidemic.


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Introduced
06/07/2024
In Committee
06/07/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

2023-2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), entitled "An act providing for and reorganizing the conduct of the executive and administrative work of the Commonwealth by the Executive Department thereof and the administrative departments, boards, commissions, and officers thereof, including the boards of trustees of State Normal Schools, or Teachers Colleges; abolishing, creating, reorganizing or authorizing the reorganization of certain administrative departments, boards, and commissions; defining the powers and duties of the Governor and other executive and administrative officers, and of the several administrative departments, boards, commissions, and officers; fixing the salaries of the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and certain other executive and administrative officers; providing for the appointment of certain administrative officers, and of all deputies and other assistants and employes in certain departments, boards, and commissions; providing for judicial administration; and prescribing the manner in which the number and compensation of the deputies and all other assistants and employes of certain departments, boards and commissions shall be determined," in powers and duties of the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs, further providing for regulatory flexibility during opioid epidemic.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Administrative Code of 1929 to provide regulatory flexibility for the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs during the opioid epidemic. Specifically, it suspends certain regulations related to counselor qualifications and the promotion of counselor assistants. It also prohibits the Department from enforcing any new qualification requirements for positions under the staffing requirements for drug and alcohol treatment activities during the opioid epidemic. The bill aims to address workforce challenges and facilitate access to treatment services during this public health crisis.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (11)

Last Action

Health And Human Services (s) Hearing (11:00:00 6/11/2024 Room 8E-A East Wing (LIVE STREAMED)) (on 06/11/2024)

Bill Topics

Health
  • ‐ Drug Abuse, Treatment, and Education
  • ‐ Health Manpower and Training

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