Representatives Singer and Lee, bill sponsors, explained House Bill 18-1307 to the committee.  The bill makes it unlawful to sell or knowingly dispense medication containing any quantity of dextromethorphan to a person under the age of 18.

Carlos Gutierrez, representing the Colorado Health Plan Association, testified in support of the bill.

Chris Newman, representing Children's Hospital Colorado, testified in support of the bill.  A handout was distributed to the committee [Attachment A].

Gino Arrendondo, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Arrendondo and Mr. Howes responded to committee questions.

Representative Singer made closing remarks.

Committee members commented on the bill.