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6D6D6DFD9D7D149887258A04006B72C0 Hearing Summary




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BILL SUMMARY For HARM REDUCTION: PARAPHERNALIA, DRUG TESTING, AND OVERDOSE PREVENTION CENTERS

INTERIM COMMITTEE  OPIOID AND OTHER SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS STUDY COMMITTEE
Date Aug 7, 2023      
Location SCR 357



Harm Reduction: Paraphernalia, Drug Testing, and Overdose Prevention Centers - Committee Discussion Only


01:33:38 PM  

Lisa Raville, Harm Reduction Center, spoke about the importance of harm reduction. She went over legislation passed recently related to harm reduction and gave statistics on overdoses in the state. She discussed different harm reduction programs and gave statistics on the Harm Reduction Center's work. A handout was distributed to the committee (Attachment A).

02:00:12 PM  
Maggie Seldeen, High Rockies Harm Reduction, spoke about the harm prevention work her organization does. Matt Pagnotti, Vivent Health, spoke about the connection between harm reduction services and HIV prevention. Members of the panel answered questions from the committee about overdose prevention centers.
02:15:47 PM  

Members of the panel continued to answer questions from members of the committee regarding harm reduction.

02:43:16 PM  
Discussion continued between the panel and members of the committee.






The effective date for bills enacted without a safety clause is August 7, 2024, if the General Assembly adjourns sine die on May 8, 2024, unless otherwise specified. Details