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MA H2006

To establish a sharps stewardship program


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Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to the definition of "covered drug" under the program financed by pharmaceutical product manufacturers or groups of manufacturers to collect, secure, transport and safely dispose of unwanted drugs. Public Health.

AI Summary

This bill amends the definition of "covered drug" in the Massachusetts law that requires pharmaceutical manufacturers to finance a program to collect, secure, transport, and safely dispose of unwanted drugs. The bill expands the definition to include benzodiazepines, in addition to opioid drugs, while excluding drugs used solely in veterinary care, cosmetic products, and compounded drugs. The bill also repeals two sections of a 2016 law related to the drug stewardship program.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (9)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4449 (on 02/24/2020)

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