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HB 2731: An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), known as The Administrative Code of 1929, in powers and duties of the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs, further providing for powers and duties.

Emily KinkeadReferred

HB 2731 status: Referred — Referred to Health (updated Aug 11, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score60/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactModerate impact 40/100

Bill summary

Official

This bill updates the job description and responsibilities of the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs. It is currently being reviewed by the State House.

Key analysis

Constitutionality90%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No direct impact on environmental policy.

Risks

  • No direct impact on environmental policy.

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • Administrative efficiency may improve agency operations.

Risks

  • Potential for minor administrative costs during implementation.

Society

Positive Outlook
65%

Benefits

  • Modernizing agency duties may improve drug and alcohol intervention efficacy.

Risks

  • Requires effective management to realize improvements.
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

OpenStates summary

Warning

Specific scope of changes to agency power remains undefined without full text.

Limitation

Analysis based solely on bill abstract provided by OpenStates.

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Where it stands

Introduced

Complete
2

Committee

Current

Referred to Health

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Floor

Upcoming
4

Governor

Upcoming
5

Enacted

Upcoming
5

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