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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the safe handling of certain hazardous drugs. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Department of Public Health to promulgate regulations for the safe handling of antineoplastic (chemotherapeutic) and other hazardous drugs in healthcare facilities. The regulations will be based on guidelines from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and may incorporate updates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The regulations will consider input from stakeholders and provide a reasonable timeframe for facilities to implement the new requirements. The bill also authorizes the department to establish enforcement procedures and fines for violations of the regulations.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (14)
Jim Arciero (D),
Dan Cahill (D),
Tackey Chan (D),
Brendan Crighton (D),
Claire Cronin (D),
Julian Cyr (D),
Denise Garlick (D),
John Lawn (D),
Joe McGonagle (D),
Paul McMurtry (D),
Richard Ross (R),
Paul Tucker (D),
Steve Ultrino (D),
Chris Walsh (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4682 (on 07/02/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2458 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2458.pdf |
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