SB865

In miscellaneous provisions, further providing for urine drug screening requirement and providing for medetomidine awareness education.

Introduced·6/18/25
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania SB865 amends urine drug screening requirements and mandates medetomidine awareness education.

Pennsylvania SB865 amends Title 35 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to require urine drug screenings in emergency departments to test for fentanyl, medetomidine, and xylazine. The Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs must create educational materials about the dangers of medetomidine use, in partnership with health care providers and community-based health centers. The bill also mandates reporting of test results if fentanyl, medetomidine, or xylazine are detected.

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Health & Human Services Committee
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History

Jun 18, 2025

Senate

Referred to Health & Human Services