S-2661 : Still Just a Bill

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.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2018-04-12IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.Senate
2018-04-12IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Crime and Law Enforcement
See Subjects
  • Congressional oversight
  • 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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