H2417

Relative to medical sharps stewardship

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Establishes requirements for medical sharps stewardship programs in Massachusetts.

The bill amends Massachusetts law to establish requirements for medical sharps stewardship programs. It mandates that manufacturers or stewardship organizations submit a plan for drug stewardship programs, including a collection system for unwanted drugs and a mail-back collection system for sharps. The plan must include methods for collecting sharps, such as mail-back programs, collection kiosks, and drop-off events. It also requires the plan to include security provisions, operational and administrative costs, and compliance with state and federal regulations.

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Where it stands

Current
Health Care Financing Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Jun 11, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Public Health Hearing

History

Jun 17

House

Reporting date extended to Friday, July 31, 2026

Mar 19

House

Reporting date extended to Monday, June 15, 2026

Dec 8, 2025

House

Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026