An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Commonwealth services, providing for emergency preparedness requirements for covered facilities; and imposing duties on the Department of Health, the Department of Human Services and the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs.

Summary

This bill requires certain health and human services facilities in Pennsylvania to meet specific emergency preparedness standards. It affects facilities regulated by the Department of Health, the Department of Human Services, and the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs. This matters because it ensures vulnerable populations are protected during crises by having state-mandated emergency plans in place.

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