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Introduced
01/13/2025
01/13/2025
In Committee
01/13/2025
01/13/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/04/2025
06/04/2025
Introduced Session
2025 General Assembly
Bill Summary
To mitigate risks associated with medical waste burning and protect the health and safety of residents in the state.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a temporary moratorium (pause) on issuing permits for burning medical waste. The purpose is to allow the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) to collaborate with the Department of Public Health (DPH) to conduct a comprehensive risk assessment related to medical waste incineration and develop appropriate health and safety standards. By temporarily halting the approval of new permits for medical waste burning, the bill aims to protect residents' health and safety by ensuring that potential risks are thoroughly evaluated before allowing such activities to continue. The moratorium provides a critical opportunity for state agencies to carefully examine the potential environmental and health impacts of medical waste burning and establish robust guidelines to mitigate any identified risks.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (6)
Rebecca Martinez (D)*,
Mike Demicco (D),
Mary Fortier (D),
Nicholas Gauthier (D),
Nicholas Menapace (D),
Chris Poulos (D),
Last Action
Referred to Joint Committee on Environment (on 01/13/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=HB05107&which_year=2025 |
| BillText | https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/TOB/H/PDF/2025HB-05107-R00-HB.PDF |
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