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BILL SUMMARY For SB26-162

SENATE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
Date Apr 22, 2026       Location Old Supreme Court

SB26-162 - Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole


11:19:59 AM  
Senators Frizell and Mullica, primary bill sponsors, introduced Senate Bill 26-162, which requires a delay of three business days before test results related to cancer can be released to a patient’s electronic health record or patient portal.
11:30:11 AM  
Dr. Sean Pauzauskie, representing Colorado Medical Society, testified in support of the bill. Audrey Reich Loy, representing Colorado Hospital Association, testified to amend the bill. Dr. Colleen Murphy, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.
11:41:34 AM  
Senator Frizell introduced and explained amendment L.001 (Attachment D).

11:42:08 AM
Motion Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment D).
Moved Frizell
Seconded
Bright
Cutter
Daugherty
Frizell
Weissman
Jodeh
Mullica
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
11:42:09 AM  
The primary bill sponsors provided closing remarks.
11:44:30 AM  
Committee members provided closing remarks.

11:47:34 AM
Motion Refer Senate Bill 26-162, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Frizell
Seconded
Bright Yes
Cutter Yes
Daugherty Yes
Frizell Yes
Weissman No
Jodeh Yes
Mullica Yes
Final YES: 6   NO: 1   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS