Pennsylvania 2019-2020 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 4 R · 2 D cosponsors

SB 933 — 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 and effect on local ordinances.

Last action — PN 1373 Referred to JUDICIARY

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2019-2020 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 amends existing legislation to prohibit the operation of unauthorized clinics providing drug paraphernalia and allows municipalities to authorize such clinics under specific conditions aimed at reducing disease spread and overdose deaths.

  • Section 13(a)

    (41) The operation of a clinic or establishment, not otherwise authorized by law or by local ordinance pursuant to section 41.1(b), that provides drug paraphernalia and space for any person to inject, ingest, inhale or otherwise introduce into the person's body a controlled substance in violation of this act.

    This addition makes it illegal to operate certain clinics that provide a space and paraphernalia for drug use without proper authorization.

  • Section 13(q)

    (2) Shall be subject to a civil penalty of not more than the greater of two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000).

    Establishes a civil penalty for those violating the new prohibition on unauthorized clinics.

  • Section 41.1

    (b) The governing body of a municipality shall have the option to authorize by ordinance or resolution the operation of a clinic or establishment in the municipality that provides drug paraphernalia and space for any person to inject, ingest, inhale or otherwise introduce into the person's body a controlled substance for the purpose of reducing the spread of disease and overdose-related deaths and providing information related to treatment services for drug dependency or drug abuse.

    Allows municipalities to legislate the operation of clinics aimed at harm reduction for drug users under specific conditions.

  • Section 41.1(b)

    (1) At least three public input hearings within the municipality prior to the municipality's approval of the operator of the clinic or establishment.

    Imposes a requirement for public hearings before a clinic can operate, ensuring community input.

  • Section 41.1(b)

    (2) Observation by appropriate medical professionals of each person using the clinic or establishment to inject, ingest, inhale or otherwise introduce into the person's body a controlled substance in order to reduce the spread of disease associated with drug paraphernalia, intervene with medical care if necessary and prevent fatal overdose.

    Mandates medical oversight for individuals using the clinics to enhance safety and health outcomes.

  • Section 41.1(b)

    (3) A proactive and comprehensive community safety plan developed in cooperation with local law enforcement, the Pennsylvania State Police, or both.

    Requires a safety plan involving local law enforcement for clinics that offer drug use space, promoting community safety.

Action History

  1. PN 1373 Referred to JUDICIARY

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 8 co-sponsors · 244 not signed on

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 933?
SB 933 is sponsored by Kim L. Ward (Republican), Lisa Baker (Republican), Anthony H. Williams (Democratic), Christine M. Tartaglione (Democratic), Killion, Brewster, Mensch, Patrick J. Stefano (Republican), and Joe Pittman (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 933?
This bill died with 2019-2020 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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