Needle Safety Act
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Bill overview
Bill NS96, “Needle Safety Act”, is a Nova Scotia bill from session assembly-59-session-2.
Its latest recorded status is “Introduced”.
This overview is written automatically from the registry and vote records on this page and updates when they sync. It describes the bill's path, not its merits.
PLAIN-LANGUAGE SUMMARY
What you need to know
The Nova Scotia government is currently considering the Needle Safety Act, Bill NS96. This bill is at the first reading stage, which means it has been introduced to the assembly but has not yet been debated or voted on. The exact details of the bill's content are not provided, but it is likely aimed at improving safety standards related to needles, possibly in healthcare settings.
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Key provisions
- 01This Act may be cited as the Needle Safety Act.
- 02The Minister of Health shall establish a needle safety standard for all healthcare facilities in Nova Scotia.
- 03The Minister of Health shall conduct regular inspections to ensure compliance with the needle safety standard.
- 04Healthcare facilities that fail to comply with the needle safety standard shall be subject to fines and penalties.
- 05The Minister of Health shall provide education and training to healthcare workers on the proper use and disposal of needles.
Vote roll
No division has been recorded for this bill yet.