Pennsylvania HB1945 expands drug overdose response immunity to include probation and parole violations.
Pennsylvania HB1945 amends the Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act to enhance drug overdose response immunity. It prohibits charging or prosecuting individuals for probation and parole violations and specific offenses related to controlled substances. This immunity applies to those responding to drug overdoses, aiming to encourage timely intervention without fear of legal repercussions. The changes take effect 60 days after the act's passage.
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