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PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For SB23-041
SENATE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
Date Feb 2, 2023
Location SCR 357
SB23-041 - Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole
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01:37:42 PM |
Senator Ginal and
Senator Smallwood, co-prime sponsors, presented Senate Bill 23-041 concerning
allowing physicians, physician assistants, or advanced practice registered
nurses to prescribe and administer FDA-approved drugs for off-label use.
Prescribers and pharmacists dispensing prescriptions for off-label use
will not be subject to disciplinary action by the Colorado Medical Board,
the State Board of Nursing, or the State Board of Pharmacy.
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01:41:59 PM |
Committee members
asked the sponsors questions.
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01:55:55 PM |
Joshua Ewing, representing
Colorado Hospital Association, testified to amend the bill.
Mrs. Erin Meschke, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.
Committee members asked the panel questions.
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02:05:25 PM |
Michael Nicoletti,
representing DORA, was available to answer committee questions.
Committee members asked Mr. Nocoletti questions.
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02:05:26 PM |
Senator Ginal introduced Amendment L.001 (Attachment A).
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02:14:40 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment A). |
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Ginal |
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Buckner |
Excused |
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Cutter |
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Jaquez Lewis |
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Mullica |
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Rich |
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Smallwood |
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Will |
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Ginal |
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Fields |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection |
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02:15:23 PM |
Committee members
provided closing remarks.
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02:17:51 PM
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Motion |
Refer Senate Bill 23-041, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. |
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Ginal |
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Buckner |
Excused |
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Cutter |
Yes |
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Jaquez Lewis |
No |
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Mullica |
Yes |
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Rich |
Yes |
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Smallwood |
Yes |
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Will |
Yes |
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Ginal |
Yes |
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Fields |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 7 NO: 1 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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