DENVER — An interim legislative committee tasked with working on Colorado's opioid crisis advanced four bills on Monday but rejected the proposal to set up facilities where people can use illegal drugs under the supervision of medical professionals.
The Opioid and Other Substance Use Disorders Study Committee turned down the "safe injection sites" proposal, identified in draft legislation as "overdose prevention centers," based on concerns about a possible veto from Gov. Jared Polis.
A similar effort in the 2023 session died in a Senate committee last spring also for the same reason — a veto threat from the governor.
The draft legislation considered by the committee Monday would have established a five-year pilot program in municipalities that have authorized those facilities.
> Read the full story on Colorado Politics
SUGGESTED VIDEOS: Next with Kyle Clark
> Top stories from 9NEWS curated daily just for you! Sign up for the 9NEWSLETTER right now to get can’t-miss stories, Next and Broncos content, weather and more delivered right to your inbox.
9NEWS+
9NEWS+ has multiple live daily shows including 9NEWS Mornings, Next with Kyle Clark and 9NEWS+ Daily, an original streaming program. 9NEWS+ is where you can watch live breaking news, weather updates, and press conferences. You can also replay recent newscasts and find videos on demand of our top stories, local politics, investigations and Colorado specific features.
To download 9NEWS+ on Roku search for KUSA.
To download 9NEWS+ on Fire TV search for 9NEWS.