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PA HB442
PA HB442In powers and duties of the Department of State and its departmental administrative board, establishing the Pharmaceutical Collection Sites Educational Program.
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Introduced
02/03/2025
02/03/2025
In Committee
02/03/2025
02/03/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 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 State and its departmental administrative board, establishing the Pharmaceutical Collection Sites Educational Program.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Pharmaceutical Collection Sites Educational Program within the Department of State to help pharmacies understand how to modify their federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration to receive and destroy mail-back packages of prescription drugs and install, manage, and maintain collection receptacles. Specifically, the program will assist the State Board of Pharmacy in educating pharmacies about their options under federal regulations that allow them to register modifications related to collecting and destroying prescription medications. The program aims to support efforts to safely manage and dispose of unused prescription drugs, which can help prevent drug misuse and accidental poisoning. The bill will take effect 60 days after enactment, providing pharmacies with time to understand and implement the new educational resources.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (12)
José Giral (D)*,
Missy Cerrato (D),
Joe Ciresi (D),
Scott Conklin (D),
Roni Green (D),
Liz Hanbidge (D),
Carol Hill-Evans (D),
Tarik Khan (D),
Jeanne McNeill (D),
Ed Neilson (D),
Chris Pielli (D),
Ben Sanchez (D),
Last Action
Referred to Health (on 02/03/2025)
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