Bill Sponsor
Colorado Senate Bill 98
Session 2022A
Program Allowing Redispensing Of Unused Drugs
Became Law
Became Law
Signed by Governor on Jun 8, 2022
Sponsors
Democrat
Robert Rodriguez
Democrat
Dylan Roberts
Republican
Perry Will
First Action
Feb 1, 2022
Latest Action
Jun 8, 2022
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill Number
98
State
Colorado
Session
2022A
Sponsorship by Party
Democrat
Primary
Republican
Primary
Democrat
Primary
Summary
The act creates the drug repository task force (task force) in the department of public health and environment (department) to examine drug repository programs for unused prescription drugs and over-the-counter medications in the country to determine the best model to implement for Colorado. The task force consists of at least 13 and no more than 15 members, including up to 8 members appointed by the executive director of the department, 6 members appointed by the executive director of the department of regulatory agencies, and one member appointed by the department of health care policy and financing representing that department. The task force members include, in part, representatives of impacted state departments, hospitals, pharmacists and pharmacy associations, physicians, and members representing patients. The task force members must be appointed by August 1, 2022. The executive director of the department or the executive director's designee shall convene the task force no later than September 15, 2022. In part, the task force shall consider drug depository programs in other states and which model is the safest and most efficient and effective model for Colorado; medications to be included in the program; the requirements for donating and receiving medications; legal issues; and fees and rule-making for the program. The department shall provide staff support to the task force. The task force shall report its findings and recommendations to the governor and the health committees of the general assembly by December 15, 2022. The task force is repealed on July 1, 2023. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)
Actions (16)
06/08/2022
Office of the Governor
Governor Signed
05/20/2022
Office of the Governor
Sent to the Governor
05/20/2022
House
Signed by the Speaker of the House
05/20/2022
Senate
Signed by the President of the Senate
05/09/2022
House
House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
05/06/2022
House
House Third Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments
05/05/2022
House
House Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments
05/05/2022
House
House Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole
05/02/2022
House
House Committee on Health & Insurance Refer Unamended to Appropriations
04/20/2022
House
Introduced In House - Assigned to Health & Insurance
04/20/2022
Senate
Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
04/19/2022
Senate
Senate Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee
04/19/2022
Senate
Senate Committee on Appropriations Refer Amended to Senate Committee of the Whole
03/30/2022
Senate
Senate Committee on Health & Human Services Refer Amended to Appropriations
03/02/2022
Senate
Senate Committee on Health & Human Services Witness Testimony and/or Committee Discussion Only
02/01/2022
Senate
Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Health & Human Services
Sources
Record Created
Feb 1, 2022 6:09:26 PM
Record Updated
Sep 14, 2022 8:49:23 AM