AL SB86

Requires the Department of Public Health to develop and implement a statewide educational program about safe disposal of home-generated medical sharps by January 1, 2012, with development completed by July 1, 2011.

Defines "home-generated medical sharp" as a needle, syringe, lancet, or other sharp object used to penetrate skin for medical testing or medication delivery in a non-medical setting (home, not medical office or hospital).

Establishes legislative findings that over three billion medical sharps are used annually in homes, typically ending up in household trash where they pose needle-stick injury and infectious disease risks to household members and sanitation workers.

Becomes effective immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor or upon otherwise becoming law.