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National Poison Prevention Week: Boosting Home Safety and Access to Help

The Senate designates National Poison Prevention Week to highlight serious risks like accidental child ingestion, adult medication errors, and the opioid crisis. The resolution encourages citizens to actively educate themselves and use free poison control hotlines, which save billions in annual medical costs. The act emphasizes the critical role of Poison Control Centers in saving lives and responding to disasters.
Key points
Support for Poison Control Centers, which are crucial in emergencies, handling over 5 million cases annually, including opioid overdoses and suicide attempts.
Encouragement for families to secure medications (especially pain relievers, sedatives, and anti-anxiety drugs) and cleaning supplies, as over 90% of child poisonings occur at home.
Highlighting that Poison Control Centers save US citizens $1.8 billion annually in medical costs by offering free assistance via 1-800-222-1222.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_SRES_123
Sponsor: Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]
Process start date: 2023-03-23
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A resolution recognizing the week of March 19 through March 25, 2023, as "National Poison Prevention Week" and encouraging communities across the United States to raise awareness of the dangers of poisoning and promote poison prevention.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_SRES_123.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-03-23.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Support for Poison Control Centers, which are crucial in emergencies, handling over 5 million cases annually, including opioid overdoses and suicide attempts.
  • Encouragement for families to secure medications (especially pain relievers, sedatives, and anti-anxiety drugs) and cleaning supplies, as over 90% of child poisonings occur at home.
  • Highlighting that Poison Control Centers save US citizens $1.8 billion annually in medical costs by offering free assistance via 1-800-222-1222.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Adopted.

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 Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S951; text: 03/23/2023 CR S937-938)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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