Tulsa Activist Opposes Medical Waste Regulation Bill

Ricky Martin says the proposed legislation lacks community support

Published on Feb. 28, 2026

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A proposed bill to regulate medical waste disposal in Tulsa is facing pushback from local community activist Ricky Martin. Martin questioned who in the city actually wants this new regulation, suggesting a lack of community support for the measure.

Why it matters

Proper medical waste disposal is an important public health and environmental issue, but any new regulations need to balance those concerns with community input and support. Martin's opposition highlights the need for policymakers to engage with local stakeholders when considering changes that could impact neighborhoods.

The details

The medical waste regulation bill was introduced in 2024 and aims to establish new rules and oversight for the handling and disposal of waste from healthcare facilities in Tulsa. However, local activist Ricky Martin has voiced strong opposition to the proposed legislation, questioning whether residents actually want these new regulations.

  • The medical waste regulation bill was introduced in 2024.

The players

Ricky Martin

A community activist in Tulsa who is opposing the proposed medical waste regulation bill.

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What they’re saying

“Who in the city of Tulsa wants this?”

— Ricky Martin, Community Activist (spotonoklahoma.com)

The takeaway

This situation highlights the importance of policymakers engaging with local communities when considering new regulations that could impact neighborhoods. Effective legislation requires balancing public health and environmental concerns with community support and input.