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CT SB00438

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/10/2025

Primary Sponsor

Saud Anwar

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Origin

Senate

2025 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Establishes a state-wide program for the safe disposal of sharps (needles, syringes, lancets) for Connecticut residents
  • Coordinates sharps collection with existing prescription drug take back days recognized by the Department of Consumer Protection
  • Aims to protect sanitation workers, the public, and the environment from injuries and contamination caused by improperly discarded sharps
  • Amends general statutes to integrate sharps disposal into the state's existing drug disposal infrastructure

Legislative Description

An Act Establishing A State-wide Program For The Safe Disposal Of Sharps In Conjunction With Prescription Drug Take Back Days.

Last Action

Referred to Joint Committee on General Law

1/10/2025

Committee Referrals

General Law1/10/2025

Full Bill Text

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