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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to expanding the availability of sharps disposal sites. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill seeks to expand the availability of sharps disposal sites by requiring pharmacies located in Massachusetts to maintain and provide free sharps disposal containers for the public. The bill directs the Department of Environmental Protection and the Department of Public Health to promulgate regulations that would mandate pharmacies to have these containers on their premises and to clearly advertise their availability to the public. The purpose of this legislation is to improve the proper disposal of used hypodermic needles and lancets, thereby promoting public health and environmental safety.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (8)
Smitty Pignatelli (D)*,
John Barrett (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Colleen Garry (D),
Tami Gouveia (D),
Kate Lipper-Garabedian (D),
Dave Robertson (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5197 (on 09/06/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H2388 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H2388.pdf |
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