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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
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)
Joseph Boncore (D),
Tricia Farley-Bouvier (D),
Dylan Fernandes (D),
Carlos González (D),
Jay Livingstone (D),
Elizabeth Malia (D),
Liz Miranda (D),
Jon Santiago (D),
José Tosado (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4449 (on 02/24/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2006 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2006.pdf |
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