HB 1945 Pennsylvania House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

An Act amending the act of April 14, 1972 (P.L.233, No.64), known as The Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act, further providing for drug overdose response immunity.

HB 1945 amends Pennsylvania's Controlled Substance Act to expand legal immunity for individuals who call 911 during a drug overdose. It directly affects bystanders and overdose victims who seek emergency help, protecting them from drug possession charges when reporting an overdose. The bill strengthens existing immunity by broadening the circumstances under which calling for assistance won't lead to criminal penalties. This policy change aims to encourage prompt emergency response without fear of legal repercussions for drug-related offenses.
Bill status in committee 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Oct 2025
Committee Review
Apr 2026
House Passage
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Oct 16, 2025 Last action Apr 27, 2026
Floor votes · House Apr 27, 2026

How they voted

260
Passed
Total votes 26
Apr 27, 2026
D Democratic14
14 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican12
12 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
5
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Apr 27, 2026
House · Passed
House Vote: pass (26-0)
house
Apr 27, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported as committed
lower
Oct 16, 2025
Committee
Referred to Judiciary
lower
1 primary · 12 co-sponsors

Sponsors