Council Member Alvidrez moved Monday that Council Bill 24‑1791 be ordered published, a step that sends the proposed ordinance to the legally required public-notice stage. The bill would amend Article 5, Chapter 24 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code to remove certain limitations applicable to needle-exchange and treatment referral programs.

The measure was ordered published by roll call, 8 ayes and 4 nays, after several council members said they had unresolved concerns. Council Member Sawyer said she had ‘‘some concerns based on the experience of my residents, with the one of the needle exchange programs that exist in District 5 right now’’ and that she had decided to vote no rather than press an amendment when sponsors would not accept one. Council Member Flynn said he would also vote no at publication and planned to give fuller reasons at final passage, adding he had concerns about ‘‘down the road impacts of removing the distancing requirements.’’

Staff did not present additional material at the floor vote; the council began with committee findings and the sponsors’ text. The secretary announced the result as ‘‘8 ayes, 4 nays. Council Bill 24‑1791 has been ordered published.’’ The publication step triggers required notice and opens the formal public-comment period and subsequent scheduling for final consideration.

Because the council’s action at this meeting was limited to ordering the bill published, no ordinance changes took effect. The bill’s future fate — including any amendments, final vote tallies, or implementation details such as location setbacks or program conditions — will be determined after the publication and public‑hearing process.

Council members who spoke at publication emphasized that publication does not equal final approval. Several said they planned to continue to review community input and analysis before the final vote.