Pennsylvania 2021-2022 Regular Session Status: Died 9 R cosponsors

HB 2820 — An Act amending the act of April 14, 1972 (P.L.233, No.64), known as The Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act, further providing for prohibited acts and penalties.

Last action — PN 3472 Referred to JUDICIARY

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  3. Died in session

This bill died with 2021-2022 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill establishes harsher penalties for certain violations related to fentanyl and its analogs under Pennsylvania's controlled substances law.

  • Section 13

    Any → Except as provided in subsection (f.1), any

    This change clarifies that specific provisions apply to violations involving fentanyl derivatives.

  • Section 13(f.1)

    An individual who knowingly or intentionally violates clause (12), (14) or (30) of subsection (a) with respect to fentanyl, or an analogue of fentanyl, or a controlled substance or counterfeit substance containing a trace of fentanyl, or an analogue of fentanyl, is guilty of a felony and upon conviction thereof shall be sentenced to imprisonment not exceeding twenty years, or to pay a fine not exceeding five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000), or both.

    This addition introduces felony charges and severe penalties specifically for violations associated with fentanyl and its analogues.

Action History

  1. PN 3472 Referred to JUDICIARY

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 12 co-sponsors · 240 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (12)

Not signed on (240)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 2820?
HB 2820 is sponsored by Doyle Heffley (Republican), Ryan, Polinchock, Aaron Bernstine (Republican), R. Lee James (Republican), Boback, Milou Mackenzie (Republican), Millard, Ann Flood (Republican), Mike Armanini (Republican), Dan Moul (Republican), and Brian Smith (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 2820?
This bill died with 2021-2022 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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