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CT HB05905
Bill
Status
1/18/2023
Primary Sponsor
Liz Linehan
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AI Summary
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Department of Public Health must develop protocols for safe disposal of fentanyl products, including fentanyl patches, by health care institutions that administer fentanyl to patients
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Development of protocols shall be done in consultation with the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
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Protocols must include penalties for non-compliance, up to and including possible revocation of licensure for multiple instances of failure to comply
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Disposal protocols must aim to decrease the likelihood of persons reusing or accidentally ingesting discarded fentanyl products
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Disposal methods must be environmentally sound and prevent fentanyl seepage into local soil or groundwater
Legislative Description
An Act Concerning Safe Disposal Of Fentanyl Products By Health Care Institutions.
Last Action
Referred to Joint Committee on Public Health
1/18/2023