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CO HB1309

Bill

Status

Passed

5/26/2022

Primary Sponsor

Meg Froelich

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Origin

House of Representatives

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Colorado Revised Statutes 12-280-120 to allow hospital employees or agents to dispense drugs to registered emergency room patients for sexual assault treatment.

  • Expands the drug supply limit from a 72-hour supply to between a 7-day and 28-day supply when treating sexual assault victims for sexually transmitted infection prophylaxis.

  • Requires hospitals to follow Federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines when dispensing the extended drug supply.

  • Designates the act as necessary for immediate preservation of public peace, health, or safety.

Legislative Description

Hospital Dispense Drugs To Sexual Assault Victims

Last Action

Governor Signed

5/26/2022

Committee Referrals

Health and Human Services4/19/2022
Public & Behavioral Health & Human Services3/21/2022

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