PennsylvaniaSenate would name November 2026 Good Samaritan Law Awareness Month
The Senate would name November 2026 Good Samaritan Law Awareness Month and encourage government offices to explain existing protections for people who report overdoses.
What it does
The Senate would name November 2026 “Good Samaritan Law Awareness Month” in Pennsylvania to draw attention to the state's existing overdose reporting law.
State and local agencies, lawmakers, and courts would be encouraged to explain Good Samaritan laws and their benefits. Outreach would be voluntary.
Argument forMore people could call 911 during an overdose if they learn that existing law protects people who report one.
Argument againstBecause outreach is voluntary, some offices might do little to spread the word, leaving people unsure about calling for help.
More detail
The Senate would name November 2026 Good Samaritan Law Awareness Month. The designation would apply in Pennsylvania and draw attention to its existing overdose reporting law.
The Senate would encourage government offices to explain Good Samaritan laws and their benefits. It covers state and local agencies, lawmakers, and courts. The resolution encourages outreach but does not require any office to act.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Adopted
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Oct 27Referred to Rules & Executive NominationsIntroduced
HealthcarePublic SafetyGovernment & Ethics