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CT HB05322

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/13/2023

Primary Sponsor

Kathleen McCarty

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • HUSKY A, B, C, and D health program beneficiaries prescribed opioids must be given a personal use pharmaceutical disposal system at the time of prescription

  • Amends general statutes to facilitate safe disposal of unused opioid prescriptions by Medicaid recipients

  • Aims to reduce opioid misuse and diversion by providing convenient at-home disposal options for patients

Legislative Description

An Act Facilitating Safe Opioid Prescription Disposal By Husky Health Program Members.

Last Action

Referred to Joint Committee on Human Services

1/13/2023

Committee Referrals

Human Services1/13/2023

Full Bill Text

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