2023-2024 Regular Session • Delaware Legislature
SB148: An Act To Amend Title 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Topical Medical Waste Reduction Act.
Legislative Summary
This Act allows a practitioner with the authority to prescribe medication to give the unused portion of topical medication used during treatment to a patient upon discharge or the conclusion of the visit. This Act is based on the Model Act created by the American Academy of Ophthalmology, which has been adopted in Illinois.
Bill History
6/1/2023
Introduced and Assigned to Health & Social Services Committee in Senate
6/7/2023
Reported Out of Committee (Health & Social Services) in Senate with 5 Favorable
6/8/2023
Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
6/8/2023
Assigned to Health & Human Development Committee in House
6/20/2023
Reported Out of Committee (Health & Human Development) in House with 2 Favorable, 12 On Its Merits
6/27/2023
Passed By House. Votes: 38 YES 3 ABSENT
8/9/2023
Signed by Governor
Roll Call Votes
House Third Reading
6/27/2023
38
Yea
0
Nay
0
Not Voting
3
Absent
Result: PASSED
Senate Third Reading
6/8/2023
21
Yea
0
Nay
0
Not Voting
0
Absent
Result: PASSED
Status Information
Current Status
Passed(8/9/2023)
Chamber
Senate
Sine DiePrior Session
Sponsors
Democrat: 10
Republican: 3
Primary Sponsor
Laura Sturgeon
Democrat