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Current Laws:
Parity: Act 150 summary 
 
Minor’s Consent Act (Act 147): Act 147 analysis

Extreme Risk Protection Orders
PaPS supports SB 90 which will temporarily remove firearms from individuals demonstrating a threat of harm to self or others. Support letter to Sen. Killion and Rep. Stephens.

Substance Use
PaPS position statement
PaPS opposes Senate Bill 675 because it has the potential of decreasing access to substance treatment. Read the PAMED/PaPS join letter to OUD/MAT providers.

PaPS statement on DOH's addition of Opioid Use Disorder to Pennsylvania's Medical Cannabis Program

PaPS Supports Governor Wolf's Reach Out PA: Your Mental Health Matters initiative. Read the press release here.

Read PaPS's Priority Legislative Bills to watch 2019 - 2020
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  • Chapters
    • Central
    • Lehigh
    • Northeastern
    • Philadelphia >
      • 2020 Addictions Exhibitor Hub
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    • Western
  • State Education
    • Exhibitor Hub
  • Publications
    • Pennsylvania Psychiatrist
    • News & Notes
    • Transactions
  • Member Resources
    • Laws & Regulations
    • Legislative Updates
    • Medicare/Medicaid/Payor Issues
    • Medical License Renewal
    • HIPAA
  • For the Public
    • Patient Resources
  • Membership