The Colorado Senate on Friday passed a bill to increase the amount of prescription drugs hospitals can supply to sexual assault victims to prevent sexually transmitted infections, sending the legislation to Gov. Jared Polis’ desk.

Under current law, hospitals can only provide a 72-hour supply of prescription drugs to any emergency room patient. House Bill 1309 would allow hospitals to offer between a seven-day and a 28-day supply of STI-preventing drugs to victims of sexual assault, depending on the type of drug.

The measure was on the Senate’s consent calendar — a list on noncontroversial bills that pass with little-to-no debate — and passed without opposition. The House also passed the measure unanimously earlier this month.

Colorado House unanimously OKs offering more STI preventing drugs to sexual assault victims

Colorado Politics reporter Hannah Metzger contributed to this report.

This June 15, 2018, file photo shows pharmaceuticals in North Andover, Massachusetts. A revamped North American trade deal is nearing passage in Congress, giving both the White House and House Democrats cause to claim victory. There is relief, too, for farmers and businesses that wanted clearer rules governing the vast flow of goods among the United States, Canada and Mexico. 

(AP Photo/Elise Amendola)