HB 16-1152 Summary

• Amends Colorado Revised Statutes 12-42.5-118 to authorize the Colorado Department of Corrections to distribute compounded and prepackaged medications to pharmacies under common ownership.

• Adds the Department of Corrections to the list of entities permitted to distribute medications, alongside hospital prescription drug outlets and health maintenance organization outlets.

• Declares the act necessary for immediate preservation of public peace, health, and safety under the safety clause.

• Bill was approved April 7, 2016 by Governor John W. Hickenlooper.