Bill > A3958

This bill requires the Departments of Health and Environmental Protection to create guidelines for managing medical waste, which is defined as waste generated from diagnosing, treating, or immunizing humans or animals, or from related research or biological testing, but specifically excludes hazardous waste. Hospitals, which are facilities licensed by the Department of Health, and medical offices, which are locations providing medical services not requiring such licensure, must then develop their own written plans for medical waste management based on these guidelines. These plans must include instructions on using personal protective equipment wisely, effective methods for sorting waste with clear visuals and signage, and how to correctly identify and separate different types of waste at the point where it is generated. Furthermore, both hospitals and medical offices are obligated to train their employees on implementing these waste management plans, to the extent necessary to comply with the bill's requirements. The bill will become effective 180 days after it is signed into law.

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A3958