2009 House Bill 4458

Regulate “trauma scene waste management practitioners”

Introduced in the House

Feb. 24, 2009

Introduced by Rep. Fred Miller (D-31)

To require state registration and regulation of “trauma scene waste management practitioners,” who engage in the cleanup, handling, and transport of trauma scene waste from a trauma scene. There would be a $75 registration fee, and the person would have to meet certain requirements and undertake certain actions specified in the bill. The state would then post on the internet and periodically distribute the current list of registered trauma scene waste management practitioners to other public health agencies and citizens who request it.

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

March 4, 2009

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

April 30, 2009

Passed in the House 72 to 36 (details)

To require state registration (licensure) and regulation of “trauma scene waste management practitioners,” who engage in the cleanup, handling, and transport of trauma scene waste from a trauma scene. There would be a $75 registration fee, and the person would have to meet certain requirements and undertake certain actions specified in the bill. The state would then post on the internet and periodically distribute the current list of registered trauma scene waste management practitioners to other public health agencies and citizens who request it.

Received in the Senate

May 5, 2009

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy