HB 10-1070 Summary

• Allows certain day treatment centers, as defined by state board of human services rules, to use locked doors in limited situations if specific safety and welfare safeguards are met.

• Amends Colorado Revised Statutes § 26-6-106 to include security standards for day treatment centers allowed to use locked doors, alongside existing standards for secure residential treatment centers and residential child care facilities.

• Security standards cover physical environment and staffing, including locked doors, fencing, staff requirements, inspections, and physical space requirements.

• Effective 90 days after final adjournment of the general assembly (August 11, 2010), unless subject to referendum petition requiring voter approval at November 2010 general election.