Inclusion of a bill on this report does not constitute any position on CDPHE's part. This report is for informational purposes only.

Bills included in this list impact the priorities selected by the Essentials for Childhood collective impact work.
Opioid-Related Bills

HB19-1009 Substance Use Disorders Recovery 
Calendar Notification: Friday, May 3 2019
THIRD READING OF BILLS - FINAL PASSAGE (CONTINUED)
(1) in senate calendar.
News: House Committee Clears Bipartisan Bill to Help Address the Opioid Crisis
Short Title: Substance Use Disorders Recovery
Sponsors: C. Kennedy | J. Singer / K. Priola (D) | B. Pettersen
Status: 5/23/2019 Governor Signed
Fiscal Notes:

Fiscal Note

Date Introduced: 2019-01-04
Amendments: Amendments

HB19-1027 Clean Syringe Exchange Environmental Impact Report 
Calendar Notification: NOT ON CALENDAR
News:
Short Title: Clean Syringe Exchange Environmental Impact Report
Sponsors: S. Beckman
Status: 1/23/2019 House Committee on Public Health Care & Human Services Postpone Indefinitely
Fiscal Notes:

Fiscal Note

Date Introduced: 2019-01-04
Amendments:

HB19-1077 Pharmacist Dispense Drug Without Prescription In Emergency 
Calendar Notification: NOT ON CALENDAR
News:
Short Title: Pharmacist Dispense Drug Without Prescription In Emergency
Sponsors: D. Roberts (D) / J. Tate | B. Pettersen
Status: 3/21/2019 Governor Signed
Fiscal Notes:

Fiscal Note

Date Introduced: 2019-01-11
Amendments: Amendments

HB19-1131 Prescription Drug Cost Education 
Calendar Notification: NOT ON CALENDAR
News:
Short Title: Prescription Drug Cost Education
Sponsors: S. Jaquez Lewis (D) / F. Winter (D)
Status: 5/16/2019 Governor Signed
Fiscal Notes:

Fiscal Note

Date Introduced: 2019-01-25
Amendments: Amendments

HB19-1193 Behavioral Health Supports For High-risk Families 
Calendar Notification: NOT ON CALENDAR
News:
Short Title: Behavioral Health Supports For High-risk Families
Sponsors: L. Herod (D) | R. Pelton (R) / L. Garcia (D)
Status: 5/23/2019 Governor Signed
Fiscal Notes:

Fiscal Note

Date Introduced: 2019-02-21
Amendments: Amendments

HB19-1287 Treatment For Opioids And Substance Use Disorders 
Calendar Notification: Friday, May 3 2019
THIRD READING OF BILLS - FINAL PASSAGE - CONSENT CALENDAR
(1) in senate calendar.
News:
Short Title: Treatment For Opioids And Substance Use Disorders
Sponsors: D. Esgar | J. Wilson / B. Pettersen | K. Priola (D)
Status: 5/14/2019 Governor Signed
Fiscal Notes:

Fiscal Note

Date Introduced: 2019-03-29
Amendments: Amendments

HB19-1296 Prescription Drug Cost Reduction Measures 
Calendar Notification: NOT ON CALENDAR
News: 8 ways Colorado lawmakers want to make health care cheaper
Bill aimed at lowering prescription drug costs moves forward at Colorado State Capitol
Short Title: Prescription Drug Cost Reduction Measures
Sponsors: D. Jackson | S. Jaquez Lewis (D) / J. Ginal (D) | K. Donovan
Status: 5/9/2019 House Committee on Appropriations Lay Over Unamended - Amendment(s) Failed
Fiscal Notes:

Fiscal Note

Date Introduced: 2019-04-01
Amendments: Amendments

SB19-001 Expand Medication-assisted Treatment Pilot Program 
Calendar Notification: NOT ON CALENDAR
News: The first Colorado Senate bill of the session focuses on opioids
Short Title: Expand Medication-assisted Treatment Pilot Program
Sponsors: L. Garcia (D) / B. Buentello
Status: 5/14/2019 Governor Signed
Fiscal Notes:

Fiscal Note

Date Introduced: 2019-01-04
Amendments: Amendments

SB19-008 Substance Use Disorder Treatment In Criminal Justice System 
Calendar Notification: NOT ON CALENDAR
News:
Short Title: Substance Use Disorder Treatment In Criminal Justice System
Sponsors: K. Priola (D) | B. Pettersen
Status: 5/23/2019 Governor Signed
Fiscal Notes:

Fiscal Note

Date Introduced: 2019-01-04
Amendments: Amendments

SB19-079 Electronic Prescribing Controlled Substances 
Calendar Notification: NOT ON CALENDAR
News:
Short Title: Electronic Prescribing Controlled Substances
Sponsors: N. Todd | K. Priola (D) / D. Esgar | L. Landgraf
Status: 4/8/2019 Governor Signed
Fiscal Notes:

Fiscal Note

Date Introduced: 2019-01-14
Amendments: Amendments

SB19-227 Harm Reduction Substance Use Disorders 
Calendar Notification: NOT ON CALENDAR
News: House Gives Final Approval to Bills to Address Opioid Crisis
Short Title: Harm Reduction Substance Use Disorders
Sponsors: B. Pettersen | J. Gonzales (D) / C. Kennedy | L. Herod (D)
Status: 5/23/2019 Governor Signed
Fiscal Notes:

Fiscal Note

Date Introduced: 2019-04-02
Amendments: Amendments

SB19-228 Substance Use Disorders Prevention Measures 
Calendar Notification: NOT ON CALENDAR
News:
Short Title: Substance Use Disorders Prevention Measures
Sponsors: F. Winter (D) | D. Moreno / B. Buentello | J. Singer
Status: 5/23/2019 Governor Signed
Fiscal Notes:

Fiscal Note

Date Introduced: 2019-04-02
Amendments: Amendments