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PA HB1117

PA HB1117
In powers and duties of the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs, further providing for powers and duties.

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Introduced
04/03/2025
In Committee
05/12/2025
Crossed Over
05/06/2025
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
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 Drug and Alcohol Programs, further providing for powers and duties.

AI Summary

This bill updates the powers and duties of the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs by modernizing language and expanding its responsibilities regarding substance use disorders. The bill replaces outdated terminology like "drug and alcohol abuse and dependence" with the more contemporary term "substance use disorder" throughout the existing law. Key provisions include requiring the department to develop a comprehensive state plan for addressing substance use disorders, coordinate efforts across various state agencies, establish training programs, create educational materials, and provide treatment and supportive services for individuals with substance use disorders. The bill also mandates that the department conduct public hearings every three years when updating its state plan, gather and publish statistics about substance use disorders while protecting individual privacy, and submit annual reports to the General Assembly detailing its actions, services, and effectiveness. Additionally, the bill adds a formal definition of "substance use disorder" as a pattern of alcohol or drug use leading to clinical or functional impairment, which helps clarify the department's scope of work. The changes aim to provide a more holistic, person-centered approach to understanding and addressing substance use challenges across Pennsylvania.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (18)

Last Action

House Amendment A00305 (PN 1228) - House Amendment A00305 (PN 1228) (on 06/27/2025)

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