PA HB1363

Creates a new criminal offense under Pennsylvania Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) specifically for assault of emergency responders involving fentanyl exposure

Second-degree felony for intentionally or knowingly throwing, tossing, or expelling fentanyl or fentanyl derivatives at an emergency responder who is performing their duty, when the person knows the victim is an emergency responder

Third-degree felony for causing an emergency responder to come into contact with fentanyl or fentanyl derivatives while the person is in unlawful possession of the substance under The Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act

"Emergency responder" definition references 35 Pa.C.S. § 75A01

Effective date is 60 days after enactment