HB602

Providing for opioid stewardship; establishing the Opioid Reparation and Accountability Fund and the Opiate Epidemic Response Advisory Council; and imposing duties on the Department of Health, the Department of Human Services and the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs.

Introduced·2/12/25
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania HB602 establishes opioid stewardship measures, including licensing, fees, and reporting requirements for manufacturers and distributors.

Pennsylvania HB602 introduces measures for opioid stewardship, focusing on licensing, fees, and reporting requirements for manufacturers and distributors of opiates. The bill mandates that these entities obtain licenses from the Department of Health and pay applicable fees. It also requires manufacturers and distributors to report annually on their sales and distributions of opiates within the state. The bill establishes the Opioid Reparation and Accountability Fund, which collects fees and assessments to support initiatives aimed at addressing the opioid epidemic.

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History

Feb 12, 2025

House

Referred to Health