Loading chat...

CO HB1370

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

4/10/2014

Primary Sponsor

Jovan Melton

Click for details

Origin

House of Representatives

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a 3-year statute of limitations for commencing disciplinary proceedings against mental health professionals in Colorado
  • Disciplinary action must begin within 3 years after the alleged act or failure to act that gives rise to the proceeding
  • Amends Colorado Revised Statutes section 12-43-224 to add this limitation requirement
  • Takes effect July 1, 2014, and applies to proceedings commenced on or after that date
  • Includes a safety clause declaring the act necessary for immediate preservation of public peace, health, and safety

Legislative Description

Limit Mental Health Disciplinary Proceedings

Last Action

House Committee on Health, Insurance, & Environment Postpone Indefinitely

4/17/2014

Committee Referrals

Health, Insurance & Environment4/10/2014

Full Bill Text

No bill text available