WEST virginia legislature

2021 regular session

Introduced

House Bill 3176

By Delegate Walker

[Introduced March 16, 2021; Referred to the Committee on Health and Human Resources then Finance]

A BILL to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding thereto a new section, designated §5-7-18, relating to requiring sharps containers in all state buildings and facilities where the public is allowed.

Be it enacted by the Legislature of West Virginia:

ARTICLE 6. STATE BUILDINGS.

§5-7-18. Sharps containers available in government buildings and facilities open to the public.

All state-owned buildings and facilities where a public restroom is accessible to members of the public shall have a commercially manufactured leak-proof, puncture resistant sharps container. If more than one restroom is available to both men and women, only one container in each men and women’s restroom is required, if the restroom is clearly marked and designated as the location for sharps disposal for the public in that building or facility.

NOTE: The purpose of this bill is to require sharps containers available in all state buildings facilities where public restrooms are available.

Strike-throughs indicate language that would be stricken from a heading or the present law, and underscoring indicates new language that would be added.