SB 140 Colorado Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Exempt Drugs from Prescription Drug Affordability Board Reviews

Summary

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.)

Issues: ✓ Healthcare

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Mar 2026

Committee Review

Apr 2026

Senate Passage

Apr 2026

House Passage

Governor

Introduced Mar 16, 2026 Last action Apr 22, 2026

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What changed between versions

Engrossed → Reengrossed · 3 edits · Apr 13, 2026

MINOR

The bill was reengrossed to include additional Senate sponsors, and the summary section was updated to clarify that the current text reflects the unamended version as of April 13, 2026, while noting that a new summary for the reengrossed version will be posted later. These changes are primarily administrative and informational, ensuring accurate record-keeping and transparency for the legislative process.

TECHNICAL

Added new sponsors: Baisley, Coleman, Liston, Pelton B., and Pelton R.

Updated the bill title from 'ENGROSSED' to 'REENGROSSED' and adjusted the accompanying text to reflect that amendments were adopted in the House of Introduction.

Inserted a notice stating the bill summary applies to the unamended version as of April 13, 2026, and that a future summary will cover the reengrossed version.

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Apr 22, 2026

Lower · Passed

House Committee on Health & Human Services Postpone Indefinitely

lower

Apr 21, 2026

Introduced

Introduced In House - Assigned to Health & Human Services

lower

Apr 13, 2026

Upper · Passed

Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

upper

Apr 2, 2026

Upper · Passed

Senate Committee on Health & Human Services Refer Unamended to Senate Committee of the Whole

upper

Mar 16, 2026

Introduced

Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Health & Human Services

upper

14 primary · 5 co-sponsors