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PA HB1945

Bill

Status

Introduced

10/16/2025

Primary Sponsor

Paul Friel

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Prohibits charging or prosecuting protected individuals for probation and parole violations in addition to specified drug-related offenses under section 13(a)

  • Adds protection from prosecution under 18 Pa.C.S. § 2705 (recklessly endangering another person) for those covered by overdose immunity provisions

  • 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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