2018 Senate Bill 842 / Public Act 396

Require hospice dispose of leftover prescription painkillers

Introduced in the Senate

Feb. 27, 2018

Introduced by Sen. Dale Zorn (R-17)

To require a hospice that provides service in patient’s homes to establish a policy for safely disposing of controlled substances that are prescribed for pain relief, including after the patient’s death.

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

May 23, 2018

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

May 30, 2018

Passed in the Senate 32 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

May 30, 2018

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

Nov. 28, 2018

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 12, 2018

Passed in the House 106 to 3 (details)

To require a hospice that provides service in patient’s homes to establish a policy for safely disposing of controlled substances that are prescribed for pain relief, including after the patient’s death.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 19, 2018