H.R. 5041
Referred to CommitteeSafe Disposal of Unused Medication Act
Introduced 2/15/2018•115th Congress•House
Latest Action
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
6/13/2018 • Senate
Summary
Safe Disposal of Unused Medication Act
(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Controlled Substances Act to allow a hospice employee to handle lawfully dispensed controlled substances of a deceased hospice patient to assist with disposal of the controlled substances, so long as such disposal occurs onsite in accordance with applicable law.
Passed House amended • 6/12/2018
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Topics & Subjects
Policy Area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Drug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulationDrug trafficking and controlled substancesHealth information and medical recordsHealth personnelLicensing and registrationsLong-term, rehabilitative, and terminal carePrescription drugsSolid waste and recycling
CBO Cost Estimates (1)
Related Federal Spending
Sponsor & Cosponsors (28)
Party Breakdown
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Republicans
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Bill Journey
Originated in the House
Introduced
February 15, 2018
Committee Review
April 25, 2018
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
Floor Debate
June 12, 2018
Passed Chamber
June 12, 2018
Other Chamber
President
Enacted into Law
Text Versions (3)
Referred in Senate6/13/2018
Engrossed in House6/12/2018
Introduced in House2/15/2018