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Senate passes bill requiring new transparency on use of 340B drug discounts amid sharp debate
Summary
The Senate passed Senate Bill 124, which would require additional transparency around hospitals’ use of savings from the federal 340B drug pricing program. Supporters said the bill improves accountability; opponents warned it could restrict access to charity care and critical specialty treatments.
Senate Bill 124, a measure addressing how hospitals report and use savings from the federal 340B drug pricing program, passed the Colorado Senate on third reading March 26, 2025, by a vote of 20 ayes to 14 no, with 1 excused.
The bill’s sponsor, Senator Gonzales, moved SB 124 for final passage. Proponents said the bill's reporting requirements are intended to increase transparency about how hospitals use 340B savings and to ensure dollars support patient care and community health programs.
Senator Malika, speaking in opposition, urged colleagues…
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