H.B. 1767
Pennsylvania General Assembly
| Bill Title | An Act Requiring the Testing of Members of the General Assembly for Illegal Drug Use and Providing for Removal From Office |
|---|---|
| Hispanic Sponsors | PA Rep. Angel Cruz (D-PA-180) |
| Date Introduced | 12/18/2015 |
| NHCSL Task Force |
Law and Criminal Justice
|
| Primary Issue Area | Crime and Law Enforcement |
| Issue Areas |
Criminal justice
Drugs and medicines
Healthcare
Mental health
|
| Session | 2015-2016 Regular Session |
Summary
Requiring the testing of members of the General Assembly forillegal drug use and providing for removal from office.
Notes
Official & Unofficial Title(s): GeneralAssembly Drug Testing Act Bill/Law #: PA H.B. 1767 NHCSL Committee: Law and Criminal Justice NHCSL Sponsor(s): Angel Cruz State/Territory: Pennsylvania Date: December 18, 2015 Summary: In this act members would be drug tested for illegal drugs within three months of taking office and then every subsequent term in office. The cost of the testing will be the sole responsibility of the member. If the test is positive, the member tampered with the test, or refuse to take the test they would be subject to investigation.