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HB 25-1025

Stockpile of Essential Materials Distribution

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Matt Ball and 22 co-sponsors

Creates a state stockpile of essential materials and a distribution framework to supply hospitals, first responders, and local governments during emergencies.

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Bill Summary · HB 25-1025

Summary — HB 25-1025: Stockpile of Essential Materials Distribution

Bill at a glance

  • Bill number: HB 25-1025
  • Title: Stockpile of Essential Materials Distribution
  • Status: Governor Signed (March 26, 2025)
  • Introduced: January 8, 2025
  • Sponsors: Primary — Lisa Cutter; Lisa Feret. Cosponsors include M. Lindsay, M. Martinez, A. Boesenecker, C. Kipp, S. Bird, M. Ball, S. Camacho, J. Willford, K. McCormick, T. Mauro, M. Froelich, C. Espenoza, J. Bridges, M. Rutinel, J. Mabrey, F. Winter, M. Duran, T. Sullivan, K. Brown, B. Titone, C. Clifford (full list above).

Legislative timeline (key actions)

  • 2025-01-08: Introduced in House; assigned to State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs
  • 2025-01-30: Referred unamended to House Committee of the Whole
  • 2025-02-03: House Second Reading — Passed with amendments on floor
  • 2025-02-04: House Third Reading — Passed (no further amendments)
  • 2025-02-06: Introduced in Senate; assigned to State, Veterans, & Military Affairs
  • 2025-03-06: Senate committee referred unamended to Committee of the Whole
  • 2025-03-11 to 03-12: Senate Second and Third Reading — Passed (no amendments)
  • 2025-03-19 to 03-20: Signed by Speaker of the House and President of the Senate; sent to Governor
  • 2025-03-26: Governor Signed

What the title indicates (purpose)

The bill’s title — “Stockpile of Essential Materials Distribution” — indicates it establishes, modifies, or governs a public stockpile of essential materials (for example, medical supplies, personal protective equipment, fuel, food, or other critical goods) and the processes for distributing those materials during shortages, emergencies, or other defined circumstances.

Key provisions likely addressed (text not provided)

The full bill text was not included with the materials provided. Based on the title and common legislative structure for similar measures, the bill likely includes some or all of the following (these points are illustrative, not definitive):
- Definitions of “essential materials” and qualifying emergencies or triggers for distribution (e.g., public health emergency, natural disaster).
- Establishment or expansion of a state-managed stockpile or strategic reserve; designation of an agency to maintain it (often Department of Public Health, Emergency Management, or similar).
- Procedures and priorities for allocation and distribution to hospitals, local governments, long‑term care facilities, and other critical entities.
- Reporting, inventory management, rotation, and procurement authorities; possible emergency contracting provisions.
- Funding or appropriation provisions (one-time or ongoing funding, budget transfers, or authorization to accept federal funds/donations).
- Oversight, auditing, and transparency requirements (regular reports to legislature or public dashboards).
- Liability protections or indemnities for entities participating in stockpile distribution (possible).
- Sunset clauses or review requirements.

Who would be affected

  • State agencies (emergency management, public health, procurement) — responsible for running the stockpile.
  • Healthcare providers, first responders, long‑term care facilities, and local governments — potential recipients in emergencies.
  • Suppliers and contractors — engaged for procurement, storage, and distribution.
  • Taxpayers/state budget — if the bill creates new funding obligations.

Next steps / where to get the official text

This summary is based on bill metadata and typical components of stockpile/distribution legislation. The official bill text is required for a definitive analysis of provisions, fiscal impacts, effective date, and exact obligations. If you want, I can:
- Retrieve and summarize the full enrolled bill text (recommended), or
- Produce an analysis of likely budgetary/fiscal implications once the appropriation language is available.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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