SR121

Designating August 31, 2025, as "Overdose Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania.

Introduced·6/6/25
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania SR121 designates August 31, 2025, as "Overdose Awareness Day" to raise awareness and reduce stigma.

Pennsylvania SR121 designates August 31, 2025, as "Overdose Awareness Day" to raise awareness of drug overdoses and reduce the stigma of drug-related deaths. The resolution acknowledges the grief felt by families and friends of those who have died or suffered permanent injury from overdoses. It also aims to send a message to current and former substance users that they are valued and that overdose death is preventable. The resolution requests the Governor to order flags be flown at half-staff and to issue a proclamation calling for appropriate activities and programs to observe the day.

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Rules & Executive Nominations Committee
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History

Jun 6, 2025

Senate

Referred to Rules & Executive Nominations