Hospice Safe Drug Disposal Act of 2018

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Bill Number

S 2661

Introduced

Apr 12, 2018

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

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Cosponsors

Topics

Congressional oversight Crime and Law Enforcement Drug trafficking and controlled substances Government studies and investigations Health facilities and institutions Health information and medical records Health personnel Home and outpatient care Long-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care Medicare Prescription drugs Solid waste and recycling

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Summary

Hospice Safe Drug Disposal Act of 2018

This bill amends the Controlled Substances Act to allow a hospice employee to handle the lawfully dispensed controlled substances of a deceased hospice patient to assist with disposal of the controlled substances.

Actions

Apr 12, 2018

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Apr 12, 2018

Introduced in Senate

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