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PA HB1945
Bill
Status
Introduced
10/16/2025
Primary Sponsor
Paul Friel
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AI Summary
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Expands Pennsylvania's drug overdose response immunity law (Section 13.7 of The Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act) to provide broader legal protections for individuals who seek help during an overdose
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Prohibits charging or prosecuting protected individuals for probation and parole violations in addition to specified drug-related offenses under section 13(a)
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Adds protection from prosecution under 18 Pa.C.S. § 2705 (recklessly endangering another person) for those covered by overdose immunity provisions
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Takes effect 60 days after enactment
Legislative Description
Further providing for drug overdose response immunity.
Last Action
Referred to Judiciary
10/16/2025
Committee Referrals
Judiciary10/16/2025
Full Bill Text
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