Pennsylvania SB909 suspends certain staffing requirements during an opioid epidemic.

Pennsylvania SB909 amends the act of April 9, 1929, to suspend specific regulations related to staffing requirements for drug and alcohol treatment activities during an opioid epidemic. The bill defines an opioid epidemic as a public health crisis with over 1,000 confirmed overdose deaths from opioids in a calendar year over at least three consecutive years. During such a crisis, the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs cannot enforce new qualification requirements for certain positions.

Pennsylvania SB909 suspends certain staffing requirements during an opioid epidemic.

Pennsylvania SB909 amends the act of April 9, 1929, to suspend specific regulations related to staffing requirements for drug and alcohol treatment activities during an opioid epidemic. The bill defines an opioid epidemic as a public health crisis with over 1,000 confirmed overdose deaths from opioids in a calendar year over at least three consecutive years. During such a crisis, the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs cannot enforce new qualification requirements for certain positions.