223C12A161B5828D87258C750075FC6C Hearing Summary

Senator Cutter, primary bill sponsor, presented Senate Bill 25-289 which creates a drug donation program that allows the donation and redistribution of unused medicines.

Dr. Jessie Shay, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Mai Gross, representing Chronic Care Collaborative, testified in support of the bill. Alexis Alltop, representing Healthier Colorado, testified in support of the bill. Sophia Hennessy, representing Colorado Consumer Health Initiative, testified in support of the bill.

Gail deVore, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Dr. George Wang, representing SIRUM, testified in support of the bill. Leah Lindahl, representing Healthcare Distribution Alliance, testified to amend the bill. Sarah Werner, representing Department of Regulatory Agencies, Division of Professions and Occupations, was available to answer committee questions. Additional written testimony was submitted to the committee (Attachment G).

Senator Cutter explained amendment L.001 (Attachment H).

Senator Cutter explained amendment L.002 (Attachment I).

Senator Cutter explained amendment L.003 (Attachment J).

The primary bill sponsor provided closing remarks.