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Judith Burke published 2021 Legislation Tracker in Colorado Legislation Tracking 2021-11-08 15:17:45 -0700
2021 Legislation Tracker
Read MoreDuring the 2021 Colorado legislative session, there were several bills of interest. The following list represents all of the bills that we
Follow our legislation tracking here. We try to keep up to date during the legislative session, but things move pretty fast. If you have a question or update you want to see, let us know!
Last updated: November 2021 (Summary of 2021 Colorado Bills we took positions on or monitored)
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Bill Information
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Expand Prescription Drug Monitoring Program
Professions & OccupationsConcerning expansion of the prescription drug monitoring program to track information regarding all prescription drugs prescribed in Colorado.
House: Mullica (D), Rich (R)
Senate: Corum (R), Pettersen (D)Signed by Governor 7/7/21
Effective Date 9/7/21
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Insurance Coverage Mental Health Wellness Exam
Health Care & Health InsuranceConcerning health insurance coverage for an annual mental health wellness examination performed by a qualified mental health provider.
House: Michaelson-Jenet(D), Titone(D)
Senate: Moreno(D), Smallwood (R)Signed by Governor 7/6/21
Effective Date 7/6/21
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Establish Behavioral Health Administration
Health Care & Health Insurance
Human ServicesConcerning recommendations from the Colorado behavioral health task force, and, in conjunction therewith, establish a behavioral health administration.
House: Pelton (R), Young (D)
Senate: Fields (D)Signed by Governor 4/22/21
Effective Date 4/22/21
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Protection for Public Health Department Workers
Courts & Judicial
Public HealthConcerning protection for certain public health workers.
House: Carver (R), Caraveo (D)
Senate: Lundeen (R), Bridges (D)Signed by Governor 5/18/21
Effective Date 5/18/21
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Health care billing requirements for indigent patients
Health Care & Health InsuranceConcerning health-care billing requirements for indigent patients receiving services not reimbursed through the Colorado indigent care program, and, in connection therewith, establishing procedures before initiating collection procedures against a patient.
House: Jodah (D)
Senate: Buckner (D), Kolker (D)Signed by Governor 7/6/21
Effective Date 9/7/21
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Standardized Health Benefit Plan Colorado Option
Health Care & Health InsuranceConcerning the establishment of a standardized health benefit plan to be offered in Colorado.
- Establishes a standardized health plan by rule to be offered by health insurance carriers in the individual & small group markets.
- Specifies that the standardized plan be created through a stakeholder engagement process, must offer coverage at the bronze, silver, & gold levels and must include pediatric care & essential health benefits.
House: Roberts (D), Jodeh (D)
Senate: Donovan (D)Signed by Governor 6/16/21
Effective Date 6/16/21
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Medicaid Reimbursement for Services by Pharmacists
Health Care & Insurance
Professions & OccupationsConcerning reimbursement for pharmacists’ services under the medical assistance act.
House: Lontine (D), Will (R)
Senate: Ginal (D), Kirkmeyer (R)Signed by Governor 7/7/21
Effective Date 9/7/21
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Prevention of Substance Use Disorders
Health Care & Health InsuranceConcerning the Prevention of Substance Use Disorders
House: Kennedy (D), Herod (D)
Senate: Priola (R), Pettersen (D)Signed by Governor 6/28/21
Effective Date 6/28/21
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Reproductive Health Care Program
Human Services
Public HealthConcerning the creation of a reproductive health care program, and, in connection therewith, providing contraceptive methods and counseling services to participants.
Senate: Jaquez-Lewis (D)
House: Caraveo(D)Signed by Governor 7/6/21
Effective Date 9/7/21
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Pharmacist Prescribe Dispense Opiate Antagonist
Health Care & Health Insurance
Professions & OccupationsConcerning responsibilities of a pharmacist related to opiate antagonists, and, in connection therewith, authorizing a pharmacist to prescribe an opiate antagonist and requiring a pharmacist who dispenses an opioid to offer to prescribe or dispense an opiate antagonist in certain situations.
Senate: Fields (D)
House: Mullica (D), Pelton (R)Signed by Governor 6/4/21
Effective Date 9/7/21
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Protecting Preventive Health Care Coverage
Health Care & Health InsuranceConcerning services related to preventive health care, and, in connection therewith, requiring coverage for certain preventive measures, screenings, and treatments that are administered, dispensed, or prescribed by health care providers and facilities.
Senate: Moreno (D), Pettersen (D)
House: Esgar (D), Mullica(D)Signed by Governor 7/6/21
Effective Date 7/6/21
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Family Planning Service for Eligible Individuals
Health Care & Health InsuranceConcerning family planning services for individuals whose income does not exceed two hundred fifty percent of the federal poverty level.
Senate: Pettersen (D), Coram (R)
House: Tipper (D), Will (R)Signed by Governor 7/6/21
Effective Date 9/7/21
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Expansion of Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Health Care & Health Insurance
Public HealthConcerning an expansion of the complementary and alternative medicine pilot program for a person with a primary condition resulting in the total inability for independent ambulation.
Senate: Zenzinger (D), Smallwood (R)
House: Van Winkle (R), Kennedy (D)Signed by Governor 6/30/21
Effective Date 9/7/21
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Expand Canadian Rx Import Program
Public HealthConcerning expanding the Canadian prescription drug import program to include prescription drug supplies from nations other than Canada upon the enactment of legislation by the United States congress authorizing such practice.
Senate: Coram (R), Ginal (D)
House: McCormick (D), Lynch (R)Signed by Governor 4/26/21
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Behavioral Health Recovery Act
Human ServicesConcerning the “Behavioral Health Recovery Act of 2021” and, in connection therewith, making an appropriation.
Senate: Pettersen (D)
House: Kennedy (D), Michaelson-Jenet (D)Signed by Governor 6/28/21
Effective Date 6/28/21
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Improve Brain Injury Support in Criminal Justice System
Crimes. Correction & EnforcementConcerning measures to improve the support of persons in the criminal justice system with a brain injury.
Senate: Coleman(D)
House: Sandridge (R)Signed by Governor 7/6/21
Effective Date 7/6/21
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Health care access in Cases of Rape or Incest
Health Care & Health InsuranceConcerning removing certain restrictions related to abortion services, and, in connection therewith, removing the requirement that the services be performed only at certain health care facilities and removing the requirement that only a physician perform the service.
Senate: Pettersen (D), Donovan (D)
House: McCluskie (D), Caraveo (D)Signed by Governor 5/21/21
Effective Date 5/21/21
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Increase Medical Providers for Senior Citizens
Health Care & Health Insurance
Higher EducationConcerning modifications to the Public health service corps program administered by the department of public health & environment to expand the availability of geriatric care providers in shortage areas in the state.
Senate: Pettersen (D), Danielson (D)
House: Duran (D), Titone (D)Signed by Governor 7/6/21
Effective Date 9/7/21
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Prescription Drug Affordability Review Board
Health Care & Health InsuranceConcerning the Colorado prescription drug affordability review board, and, in connection therewith, directing the board to review the affordability of certain drugs and establish upper payment limits for certain drugs; prohibiting certain entities from purchasing or reimbursing for any drug for distribution in the state that exceeds the upper payment limit established for the prescription drug; and establishing penalties for violation.
Senate: Gonzales (D), Jacquez-Lewis (D)
House: Kennedy (D), Caraveo (D)Signed by Governor 6/16/21
Effective Date 6/16/21
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Equity Strategic Plan Address Health Disparities
Health Care & Health InsuranceConcerning state agencies addressing health disparities in Colorado.
Senate: Fields (D), Coram (R)
House: Herod (D), Caraveo (D)Signed by Governor 7/6/21
Effective Date 7/6/21
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Judith Burke published A Public Option Could Be Costly For Coloradans in News 2020-01-10 14:40:11 -0700
Denver Post, Letter To Editor
Re: “A public option could be costly for Coloradans” December 10, 2019
HB19-1004 was well intentioned, as is the recently submitted proposal for implementation. Health Care for All Colorado (HCAC) thanks the sponsors of HB19-1004 for bringing this bill forward with the objective of providing more affordable health care coverage. HCAC also appreciates the work of the HCPF and DOI in including stakeholders from across the state in developing the implementation proposal.
However, the Colorado Public Option Plan, like every other proposal other than Medicare-For-All, revolves around premiums, profits, and markets, the very factors that make our current system so expensive and incomplete. If it does not fail entirely (like the vaunted co-ops of Obamacare) it will make only a small dent in the expense, complexity, and cruelty of our current system.
Judith Burke, RN
Secretary, Health Care for All Colorado
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