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Second Regular Session | 75th General Assembly
Colorado General Assembly

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BILL SUMMARY For SB26-167

HOUSE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
Date May 8, 2026       Location HCR 0112

SB26-167 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole
10:04:32 AM  
The committee was placed in a brief recess.
10:31:39 AM  
The committee came back to order.
10:31:47 AM  
The primary bill sponsors, Representatives Boesenecker and Lindsay, introduced Senate Bill 26-167 to the House Health and Human Services Committee. Beginning January 1, 2028, the bill requires prescription drug purchases, including those purchased directly through a pharmacy or direct-to-consumer platform, to contribute towards an out-of-pocket maximum or cost-sharing requirements required by a health benefit plan. The bill specifies some exemptions and proof-of-purchase requirements, including that policyholders must submit proof to carriers within 90 days of purchase.
10:36:33 AM  
The sponsors responded to questions from the committee.
10:41:07 AM  
Jill Mullen, representing Colorado Division of Insurance, testified in support of the bill. Mrs. Rebecca Gillett, representing Chronic Care Collaborative, testified in support of the bill.

Additional written testimony was submitted to the committee (Attachment F).
10:46:09 AM  
The panel responded to questions from the committee.
10:50:37 AM  
The primary bill sponsors, Representatives Boesenecker and Lindsay, provided closing comments on the bill.
10:52:09 AM  
Members of the committee provided closing comments on the bill.

10:53:41 AM
 Motion Refer Senate Bill 26-167 to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Lieder
Seconded Hamrick
Barron No
Bradfield No
Bradley No
English Yes
Goldstein Yes
Hamrick Yes
Johnson No
McCormick Yes
Rydin Yes
Stewart K. Yes
Woog No
Lieder Yes
Gilchrist Yes
Final YES: 8   NO: 5   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS