DENVER ~ Denver - In a move to support victims of crime, protect public safety, and save people money on prescription drugs, Governor Jared Polis signed several bills into law today.

The first bill signed was HB26-1009, also known as the Colorado Mandatory Lethality Assessment Act. This bill, sponsored by Majority Leader Monica Duran and Representative Ryan Gonzalez, along with Senators Katie Wallace and Byron Pelton, aims to connect high-risk victims of domestic violence with community-based resources. Governor Polis emphasized the importance of this law in preventing tragic instances of domestic violence. He thanked the sponsors for their unwavering efforts to support victims of domestic violence.

Next, Governor Polis signed HB26-1256, sponsored by Representatives Jamie Jackson and Javier Mabrey, and Senator Lisa Cutter. This bill focuses on procedures and data for individuals being released from the Department of Corrections. The governor stressed the importance of ensuring that those who have served time have access to the resources needed to successfully reenter society. He believes this will not only protect public safety but also prevent recidivism.

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In addition to these bills, Governor Polis also signed SB26-167 - Prescription Drug Out-of-Pocket Expense Credit. This bill, sponsored by Senators Adrienne Benavidez and Kyle Mullica, along with Representatives Andrew Boesenecker and Mandy Lindsay, aims to save people money on prescription drugs. The governor acknowledged that prescription drugs can be costly and often force families to make difficult decisions between basic necessities and medication. He believes this new law will help alleviate some financial burden for Coloradans by ensuring that purchases made through direct-to-consumer platforms count towards out-of-pocket maximums or deductibles.

Governor Polis also signed several other bills into law during today's signing ceremony:

- SB26-160 - Personal Protective Equipment & Meatpackers: Sponsored by Majority Leader Robert Rodriguez and Senator Julie Gonzales, along with Majority Leader Monica Duran and Representative Mathew Martinez.

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- HB26-1256 - Procedures & Data Individual's Release from Department of Corrections: Sponsored by Representatives Jamie Jackson and Javier Mabrey, and Senator Lisa Cutter.

- SB26-190 - Release Information About Peace Officer Use of Force: Sponsored by Senate President James Coleman and Senator Mike Weissman, along with Representatives Jennifer Bacon and Regina English.

- SB26-015 - Commercial Sexual Activity with a Child Offenses: Sponsored by Senators Byron Pelton and Dylan Roberts, along with Majority Leader Monica Duran and Minority Leader Jarvis Caldwell.

Governor Polis expressed his gratitude to all the sponsors for their hard work in getting these bills passed. He believes that these laws will have a positive impact on the lives of Coloradans by providing support for victims, protecting public safety, and saving people money on healthcare.

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