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PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For HB23-1002
SENATE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
Date Apr 12, 2023
Location SCR 357
HB23-1002 - Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations
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11:04:38 AM |
Senator Roberts, prime bill sponsor, presented House Bill 23-1002, concerning creating an epinephrine auto-injector affordability program in the Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) to provide low-cost epinephrine auto-injectors to eligible individuals in the state. The bill outlines the individuals eligible to participate in the program and requires the Division of Insurance (DOI) within DORA to create an application form for the program. This form is to be made available and promoted on both the DOI and the Department of Health Care Policy and Financingâs (HCPF) websites, and each department can seek gifts, grants, and donations for this purpose. The bill requires that insurance carriers providing coverage for epinephrine auto-injectors must cap the total cost to the covered person at $60 for a 2-pack of the injectors. Additionally, pharmacies dispensing injectors through the affordability program are permitted to collect a copayment of no more than $60 for a 2-pack of injectors to cover their processing and dispensing costs. DORA may also use enforcement powers to ensure compliance and promulgate rules as necessary.
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11:08:06 AM |
Committee members asked Senator Roberts questions.
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11:10:14 AM |
Sam Gilman, representing
themself, testified in support of the bill.
Ms. Isabel Cruz,
representing Colorado Consumer Health Initiative, testified in support
of the bill.
Zach Neumann,
representing Community Economic Defense Project, testified in support of
the bill. Zach Neumann distributed a handout to the committee (Attachment
E).
Committee members
asked the panel questions.
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11:44:34 AM |
Jackson Pugh, representing
themself, testified in a neutral position on the bill.
Keri Pugh, representing
themself, testified in support of the bill.
Michael Brzica,
representing Teva Pharmaceuticals, testified to amend the bill.
Dr. Ky Davis,
representing RxPlus Pharmacies, testified in support of the bill.
Committee members
asked the panel questions.
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12:43:02 PM |
Senator Roberts introduced
amendments L.007 and L.008 (Attachments F and G).
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12:44:15 PM |
Committee members
asked questions regarding amendment L.008 (Attachment G).
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12:45:05 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.008 (Attachment G). |
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Ginal |
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Cutter |
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Jaquez Lewis |
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Mullica |
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Smallwood |
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Ginal |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection |
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12:45:27 PM |
Committee members
asked questions regarding amendment L.007 (Attachment F).
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12:55:45 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.007 (Attachment F). |
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Ginal |
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Cutter |
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Jaquez Lewis |
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Mullica |
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Rich |
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Ginal |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection |
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12:56:19 PM |
Senator Mullica introduced
amendment L.009 (Attachment H). Committee members and the bill sponsor
discussed amendment L.009.
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01:02:50 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.009 (Attachment H). |
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Mullica |
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Buckner |
No |
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Cutter |
No |
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Jaquez Lewis |
No |
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Mullica |
Yes |
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Rich |
Yes |
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Smallwood |
Yes |
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Will |
Yes |
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Ginal |
Yes |
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Fields |
No |
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YES: 5 NO: 4 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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01:03:23 PM |
Senator Roberts provided closing remarks.
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01:05:14 PM
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Motion |
Refer House Bill 23-1002, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations. |
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Ginal |
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Buckner |
Yes |
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Cutter |
Yes |
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Jaquez Lewis |
Yes |
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Mullica |
Yes |
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Rich |
Yes |
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Smallwood |
No |
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Will |
Yes |
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Ginal |
Yes |
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Fields |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 8 NO: 1 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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