Safe Disposal of Opioids Act of 2023

House Bill 5615 - Safe Disposal of Opioids Act of 2023: Overview, Status, and Impact

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Explore the details of House Bill 5615 Safe Disposal of Opioids Act of 2023 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Crime and Law Enforcement. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/5/2024, 2:30 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 5615

Safe Disposal of Opioids Act of 2023

This bill directs the Department of Justice to award grants to establish or maintain disposal sites for unwanted prescription medications.

Additionally, the bill imposes a fee on the sale of an active opioid by the manufacturer, producer, or importer. The Department of Health and Human Services must establish a mechanism to provide discounts to patients to ensure that they do not pay the fee.

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Current Status of Bill HR 5615

Bill HR 5615 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 21, 2023. Bill HR 5615 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on September 21, 2023. Bill HR 5615's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of September 22, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5615

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5615

Primary Policy Focus

Crime and Law Enforcement

Potential Impact Areas

- Cancer

- Drug therapy

- Drug trafficking and controlled substances

- Health care costs and insurance

- Law enforcement administration and funding

- Long-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care

- Prescription drugs

- Solid waste and recycling

- User charges and fees

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5615

Safe Disposal of Opioids Act of 2023

To amend the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2016 to authorize the Attorney General, in coordination with the Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, and the Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy, to award grants to covered entities to establish or maintain disposal sites for unwanted prescription medications, and for other purposes.