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HB 758

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 prohibited acts and penalties.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Danilo Burgos and 12 co-sponsors

HB 758 modifies Pennsylvania drug offense penalties and prohibited acts, affecting criminal justice enforcement but specific changes remain unclear pending committee review.

Referred to Judiciary
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Bill Summary · HB 758

Legislative bill overview

HB 758 amends Pennsylvania's Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act by modifying prohibited acts and their associated penalties. The bill updates enforcement mechanisms and criminal consequences related to drug-related offenses under existing state law. Specific amendments are not detailed in the available information, making it difficult to assess the exact scope of changes.

Why is this important

Drug enforcement policy directly affects public health, criminal justice outcomes, and incarceration rates. Modifications to prohibited acts and penalties influence how law enforcement prosecutes drug crimes and how penalties are applied, which has downstream effects on communities, court systems, and individuals with criminal records.

Potential points of contention

  • Severity of penalties: Changes could either increase or decrease criminal penalties, affecting stakeholders differently (prosecutors may favor stricter penalties; criminal justice reform advocates may oppose them)
  • Equity concerns: Drug enforcement historically impacts certain communities disproportionately; modifications could either address or worsen existing disparities
  • Scope of prohibited acts: Expanding what constitutes prohibited activity versus narrowing definitions carries different implications for law enforcement authority and personal liberty

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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