044BAAA65D1DEDB987258B1000604E1A Hearing Summary

Senator Fenberg, primary bill sponsor, presented House Bill 24-1115, which establishes accessibility requirements for prescription drug labels and creates a grant program for pharmacies to acquire relevant accessibility labeling equipment.

Senator Fenberg provided a handout to the committee (Attachment A).

Committee members asked the bill sponsor questions.

Ms. Jessica Beecham, representing National Federation of the Blind of Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Curtis Chong, representing National Federation of the Blind of Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Jack Johnson, representing Disability Law Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Hillary Jorgensen, representing Colorado Cross Disability Coalition, testified in support of the bill.

Committee members asked the panel questions.

Ms. Sara Schueneman, representing AARP CO, testified in support of the bill.

Additional written testimony was provided to the committee (Attachment B).

Senator Fenberg provided closing remarks.

Committee members provided closing remarks.