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First Regular Session | 75th General Assembly
Colorado General Assembly
HB23-1195

Automated Pharmacy Dispensing System

Type Bill
Session 2023 Regular Session
Subjects
Professions & Occupations Health Care & Health Insurance

Concerning the operation of automated pharmacy dispensing systems.

Bill Summary:

The act authorizes a prescription drug outlet (outlet) to operate an automated pharmacy dispensing system (system) for the purpose of dispensing prescription medications, other than controlled substances, to patients.

The act requires an outlet dispensing prescription drugs through a system to:

  • Register the system with the state board of pharmacy (board);
  • Require a pharmacist to perform all clinical services as part of the dispensing process;
  • Ensure that the system clearly displays the system's registration number and contact information;
  • Locate each system at the same location as the outlet unless other criteria is met;
  • Ensure confidentiality of health information; and
  • Ensure that the system is accessible to persons with disabilities.
An outlet may operate a system in the same or different location than the outlet if it is:

  • Under the supervision and control of the outlet;
  • Installed in a place and manner where it cannot be removed or accessed without authorization; and
  • Located in a secure location.
The act also requires each outlet operating a system:

  • To develop, implement, and maintain written policies and procedures to ensure the proper, safe, and secure functioning of the system;
  • Inside the premises of a retail business to only operate during the hours that the outlet is closed; and
  • To make all transaction information readily available for review and inspection by the board.
APPROVED by Governor May 1, 2023

EFFECTIVE August 7, 2023

NOTE: This act was passed without a safety clause and takes effect 90 days after sine die.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

Prime Sponsors

Senator Dafna Michaelson Jenet

Representative

Dafna Michaelson Jenet

Representative Matt Soper

Representative

Matt Soper

Senator Joann Ginal

Senator

Joann Ginal

Senator Barbara Kirkmeyer

Senator

Barbara Kirkmeyer

Committees

House

Health & Insurance

Senate

Health & Human Services

Status

Became Law

Introduced

Passed

Became Law

Related Documents & Information

Date Version Documents
05/01/2023 Signed Act PDF
04/26/2023 Final Act PDF
03/29/2023 Rerevised PDF
03/28/2023 Revised PDF
03/03/2023 Reengrossed PDF
03/02/2023 Engrossed PDF
02/13/2023 Introduced PDF
Date Version Documents
03/24/2023 PA2 PDF
03/01/2023 PA1 PDF
Date Version Documents
08/24/2023 FN3 PDF
03/17/2023 FN2 PDF
02/23/2023 FN1 PDF
Activity Vote Documents
Adopt amendment L.012 (Attachment C). The motion passed without objection. Vote summary
Adopt amendment L.011 (Attachment D). The motion passed without objection. Vote summary
Refer House Bill 23-1195 to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar. The motion passed on a vote of 7-0. Vote summary
Hearing Summary
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Committee Report:  PDF
Activity Vote Documents
Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment E). The motion passed without objection. Vote summary
Adopt amendment L.002 (Attachment F). The motion passed without objection. Vote summary
Adopt amendment L.003 (Attachment G). The motion passed without objection. Vote summary
Refer House Bill 23-1195, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. The motion passed on a vote of 11-0. Vote summary
Hearing Summary
|
Committee Report:  PDF
Date Calendar Motion Vote Vote Document
04/13/2023 Senate Amendments REPASS
59
AYE
4
NO
2
OTHER
 		Vote record
04/13/2023 Senate Amendments CONCUR
59
AYE
3
NO
3
OTHER
 		Vote record
03/03/2023 Third Reading BILL
58
AYE
4
NO
3
OTHER
 		Vote record
Date Calendar Motion Vote Vote Document
03/29/2023 Third Reading BILL
35
AYE
0
NO
0
OTHER
 		Vote record
Date Amendment Number Committee/ Floor Hearing Status Documents
03/23/2023 L.011 SEN Health & Human Services Passed [*] PDF
03/23/2023 L.012 SEN Health & Human Services Passed [*] PDF
03/02/2023 L.009 Second Reading Passed [**] PDF
03/02/2023 L.006 Second Reading Lost [**] PDF
03/02/2023 L.005 Second Reading Passed [**] PDF
03/02/2023 L.010 Second Reading Passed [**] PDF
03/02/2023 L.004 Second Reading Passed [**] PDF
02/28/2023 L.003 HOU Health & Insurance Passed [*] PDF
02/28/2023 L.002 HOU Health & Insurance Passed [*] PDF
02/28/2023 L.001 HOU Health & Insurance Passed [*] PDF

* Amendments passed in committee are not incorporated into the measure unless adopted by the full House or Senate.

** The status of Second Reading amendments may be subsequently affected by the adoption of an amendment to the Committee of the Whole Report. Refer to the House or Senate Journal for additional information.

Date Location Action
05/01/2023 Governor Governor Signed
04/26/2023 Governor Sent to the Governor
04/26/2023 Senate Signed by the President of the Senate
04/25/2023 House Signed by the Speaker of the House
04/13/2023 Senate House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass
03/30/2023 Senate House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Laid Over Daily
03/29/2023 Senate Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
03/28/2023 Senate Senate Second Reading Passed with Amendments - Committee
03/23/2023 Senate Senate Committee on Health & Human Services Refer Amended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole
03/06/2023 Senate Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Health & Human Services
03/03/2023 House House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
03/02/2023 House House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee, Floor
02/28/2023 House House Committee on Health & Insurance Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole
02/13/2023 House Introduced In House - Assigned to Health & Insurance
Effective Date Chapter # Title Documents
08/07/2023 134 Automated Pharmacy Dispensing System PDF

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