Pennsylvania 2025_0 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 18 R · 16 D cosponsors

HB 2731 — An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), known as The Administrative Code of 1929, in powers and duties of the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs, further providing for powers and duties.

Last action — Referred to HEALTH, Aug. 11, 2026

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced August 11, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Advancing 42% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 34 sponsors

    1 primary, 33 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (18 R · 16 D) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

The bill updates the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs' responsibilities regarding naloxone.

This bill revises the powers and duties of the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs to enhance their role in managing naloxone. It aims to promote the use of generic naloxone, which may be more cost-effective and accessible.

What this means for you
  • Consumers: This means greater access to affordable naloxone for individuals who may need it in overdose situations.

Summary

Saving Lives and Taxpayer Dollars with Generic Naloxone

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Referred to HEALTH, Aug. 11, 2026

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 33 co-sponsors · 219 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (33)

Not signed on (219)

219 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

public-safety healthcare
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 2731 do?
Saving Lives and Taxpayer Dollars with Generic Naloxone
Who sponsors HB 2731?
HB 2731 is sponsored by Emily Kinkead (Democratic), Chad G. Reichard (Republican), Tarik Khan (Democratic), Nikki Rivera (Democratic), Ben Waxman (Democratic), Benjamin V. Sanchez (Democratic), Catherine I Wallen (Republican), Paul Takac (Democratic), Thomas H. Kutz (Republican), Robert Leadbeter (Republican), Michael Stender (Republican), Kate A. Klunk (Republican), Joe Kerwin (Republican), Marc S. Anderson (Republican), Maureen E. Madden (Democratic), Scott Barger (Republican), Kristin Marcell (Republican), Charity Grimm Krupa (Republican), Joseph C. Hohenstein (Democratic), Brenda M. Pugh (Republican), Bryan Cutler (Republican), Tim Brennan (Democratic), Alec J. Ryncavage (Republican), R. Lee James (Republican), Arvind Venkat (Democratic), Kyle J. Mullins (Democratic), Kerry A. Benninghoff (Republican), Joe Hogan (Republican), Danilo Burgos (Democratic), Mark M. Gillen (Republican), Jeanne McNeill (Democratic), Carol Kazeem (Democratic), Robert E. Merski (Democratic), and Lindsay Powell (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 2731?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced August 11, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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