SF to end free distribution of fentanyl paraphernalia without treatment

SF Mayor Ends Distribution of Free Supplies for Addicts: 'We've Lost Our Way'

SF to end free distribution of fentanyl paraphernalia without treatment

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- San Francisco will no longer distribute fentanyl-smoking paraphernalia to drug users without them agreeing to counseling and treatment, Mayor Daniel Lurie announced Wednesday. The new policy, according to Lurie's office, marks a significant shift in the city's approach to public health and the fentanyl crisis in particular. "We can no longer accept the reality of two people a day dying from overdose," Lurie said. "The sta…

Senator Tartaglione’s Bill to Prohibit Safe Injection Sites Passes Senate with Strong Bipartisan Support

Harrisburg, PA − April 2, 2025 – With a decisive 38-11 vote, the Pennsylvania Senate yesterday passed Senate Bill 347, legislation introduced by Senator Christine Tartaglione (D-2) to prohibit the operation of safe injection sites in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The bill now moves to the House of Representatives for consideration. “Safe injection sites are not the solution to Pennsylvania’s opioid crisis,” said Senator Tartaglione. “As some…

Senate Passes Mastriano’s Bill Targeting Fentanyl Dealers - Senator Mastriano

HARRISBURG – The Senate passed a bill sponsored by Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) today to target drug dealers who sell fentanyl resulting in a fatal overdose. Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid analgesic similar to morphine but is 50-100 times more potent. It can be cut, colored, scored and pressed to be sold as a counterfeit for other drugs. Just two milligrams of fentanyl can be a lethal dose. In some scenarios, people purchase what they thi…

Senate Passes Mastriano’s Bill Targeting Fentanyl Dealers - Pennsylvania Senate Republicans

The Senate passed a bill sponsored by Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) today to target drug dealers who sell fentanyl resulting in a fatal overdose.

Robinson: Senate Passes Key Crime Prevention Bills to Protect Pennsylvania Communities - Senator Robinson

HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Senate has taken decisive action to crack down on violent crime and the fentanyl epidemic, passing three key bills this week to keep dangerous criminals off the streets, according to Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37), who sponsored one of the measures. “Pennsylvania families deserve to feel safe in their communities, and these votes send a clear message: violent offenders and drug traffickers will be held accountable,” sa…