Colorado · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 140: Exempt Drugs from Prescription Drug Affordability Board Reviews
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 140 is a bill introduced in the Colorado Senate on March 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Exempt Drugs from Prescription Drug Affordability Board Reviews. Primary sponsor: Rick Taggart (Republican), Junie Joseph (Democratic), Tony Hartsook (Republican), Mary Bradfield (Republican), Cleave Simpson (Republican), Barbara Kirkmeyer (Republican), Iman Jodeh (Democratic), John Carson (Republican), Scott Bright (Republican), Judy Amabile (Democratic), Dusty Johnson (Republican), Lindsay Gilchrist (Democratic), Janice Marchman (Democratic), Lisa Frizell (Republican). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 22, 2026): House Committee on Health & Human Services Postpone Indefinitely.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
The bill states that the Colorado prescription drug affordability review board has no authority to perform an affordability review of, or to establish an upper payment limit for, a prescription drug that is:Designated as a drug for a rare disease or condition by the food and drug administration (FDA) of the federal department of health and human services; orA licensed biological product that is derived from human whole blood or plasma as indicated on product labeling approved by the FDA.(Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6 · Republican 13
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rick Taggart | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 55 |
| Junie Joseph | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Tony Hartsook | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 44 |
| Mary Bradfield | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 21 |
| Cleave Simpson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 6 |
| Barbara Kirkmeyer | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| Iman Jodeh | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| John Carson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 30 |
| Scott Bright | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 13 |
| Judy Amabile | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 18 |
| Dusty Johnson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 63 |
| Lindsay Gilchrist | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Janice Marchman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Lisa Frizell | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 2 |
| Mark Baisley | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 4 |
| James Coleman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| Larry Liston | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 10 |
| Rod Pelton | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 35 |
| Byron Pelton | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- House Committee on Health & Human Services Postpone Indefinitely
- Introduced In House - Assigned to Health & Human Services
- Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
- Senate Third Reading Laid Over to 04/13/2026 - No Amendments
- Senate Second Reading Passed - No Amendments
- Senate Second Reading Laid Over to 04/09/2026 - No Amendments
- Senate Committee on Health & Human Services Refer Unamended to Senate Committee of the Whole
- Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Health & Human Services