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Sponsor takes bill off notice after explaining proposal to eliminate out‑of‑pocket costs for genetic testing
Summary
Representative Scarborough explained HB 17‑75, which would remove out‑of‑pocket costs for genetic testing for patients at high risk for cancer; the sponsor asked to take the bill off notice and the committee agreed.
Representative Scarborough described HB 17‑75, saying genetic testing provides vital information to breast cancer patients and those at high risk and that eliminating out‑of‑pocket costs would improve access to targeted prevention and treatment strategies. The sponsor gave a brief explanation and requested to take the bill off notice to allow further work.
With no objection the chair agreed to take the bill off notice and the subcommittee completed its calendar for the day before adjourning. The transcript did not include testimony from insurers or cost estimates related to eliminating patient out‑of‑pocket costs.
