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Safe Opioid Disposal: New Collection Sites and Fees

This new law aims to make it easier to safely dispose of unwanted prescription medications, including opioids, by establishing new collection sites. It also introduces a small fee on opioid sales to fund these efforts, while ensuring discounts for cancer and hospice patients so they do not incur additional costs.
Key points
More locations for citizens to safely dispose of unused prescription medications, including opioids, reducing the risk of misuse.
A small fee (1 cent per 100 milligrams) on opioid sales by manufacturers and importers will fund the collection programs.
Patients receiving cancer pain treatment or hospice care will not pay additional costs related to this fee.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_5615
Sponsor: Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1]
Process start date: 2023-09-21
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Safe Disposal of Opioids Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_5615.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-09-21.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • More locations for citizens to safely dispose of unused prescription medications, including opioids, reducing the risk of misuse.
  • A small fee (1 cent per 100 milligrams) on opioid sales by manufacturers and importers will fund the collection programs.
  • Patients receiving cancer pain treatment or hospice care will not pay additional costs related to this fee.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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Health