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PA SB675
PA SB675In powers and duties of the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs, further providing for powers and duties.
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Introduced
05/12/2025
05/12/2025
In Committee
05/12/2025
05/12/2025
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 Drug and Alcohol Programs, further providing for powers and duties.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Administrative Code of 1929 to add new requirements for inpatient treatment facilities dealing with patient discharge procedures. Specifically, the bill requires these facilities to develop a comprehensive discharge transportation plan within 72 hours of a patient's admission, which must include specific details such as transportation methods, names of authorized individuals who can pick up the patient, and the initial destination or address after discharge. The plan must be documented in the patient's medical chart and followed for both voluntary and involuntary discharges. Importantly, the bill prohibits facilities from releasing a patient who does not have a documented discharge transportation plan, which aims to ensure patient safety and continuity of care after leaving an inpatient treatment facility. The bill will take effect 60 days after its enactment, giving facilities time to implement these new procedures related to patient transportation planning.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Referred to Health & Human Services (on 05/12/2025)
Bill Topics
Health
- ‐ Drug Abuse, Treatment, and Education
- ‐ Regulation of Doctors and Health Facilities
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/bill_history.cfm?syear=2025&sind=0&body=S&type=B&bn=675 | 05/12/2025 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/PN/Public/btCheck.cfm?txtType=PDF&sessYr=2025&sessInd=0&billBody=S&billTyp=B&billNbr=0675&pn=0767 | 05/13/2025 |
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