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Introduced
03/11/2015
03/11/2015
In Committee
03/11/2015
03/11/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016
07/31/2016
Introduced Session
189th General Court
Bill Summary
Regarding sharps and medications By Mr. Garballey of Arlington (by request), a petition of Cathy Zolner that medical facilities be responsible for collecting sharps at their locations at no additional cost to the general public. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill requires all retailers, medical offices, hospitals, veterinarian clinics, and other places that give out "sharps" (which are needles or other sharp medical instruments that can cause injury) to the public to offer a program for collecting and disposing of these sharps at their own locations, without charging the public. Additionally, pharmaceutical manufacturers, meaning companies that make and sell drugs, will be responsible for paying for collection sites specifically for medication waste.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4242 (on 05/05/2016)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/House/H1957 |
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H1957 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H1957.pdf |
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