The Senate Health and Human Services Committee held a public hearing for Senate Bill 21-1232 on May 17, 2021, in the Old Supreme Court Chambers. During the meeting, public testimony was heard and the committee members discussed the bill.  
Senator Fields then laid the bill over for action only until May 19, 2021.

Senator Donovan, prime sponsor, responded to questions about the bill.  The bill directs the Commissioner of Insurance to develop a standardized health insurance plan that private health insurance carriers must offer; sets targets for premium rate reductions under the plan; and creates a process by which providers may be required to accept rates established by state regulators. It increases state expenditures and creates a General Fund diversion on an ongoing basis.

Discussion continued.

Discussion continued,

Discussion continued about the Section 6 of the reengrossed bill.

Senator Donovan presented amendments L.119 (Attachment B) and L.132 (Attachment C).