Legislation to Protect Access to Health Care, Stabilize Health Care Safety Net Passes Senate

Bipartisan legislation sponsored by Senator Kyle Mullica, D-Thornton, to protect access to essential health care for thousands of Coloradans passed the Senate today.

SB25-290, also sponsored by Senator Barb Kirkmeyer, R-Weld County, would provide immediate financial support to a broad cross-section of safety net health providers including rural hospitals, community health centers, and behavioral health clinics to provide stability while long-term, comprehensive solutions can be developed.