CO HB1087

Creates the Substance Abuse Multi-Level Detoxification Care Centers Pilot Program within the Department of Human Services to consolidate two separate detoxification treatment levels into single facilities serving individuals with alcohol and substance abuse disorders.

Establishes up to three pilot treatment centers through competitive procurement: at least one rural center (serving counties with population under 50,000), one urban center (population 50,000+), and one Western Slope location; client services must begin by July 1, 2016 and continue through July 1, 2019.

Requires a competitive procurement process to hire an independent evaluator to assess pilot program effectiveness, with reports due by October 1, 2017, October 1, 2018, and October 1, 2019 to the Department of Human Services, House Public Health Care and Human Services Committee, and Senate Health and Human Services Committee.

Creates the Substance Abuse Multi-Level Detoxification Care Centers Pilot Program Fund in the state treasury to receive General Assembly appropriations for direct and indirect implementation costs; unexpended funds remain in the fund and do not revert to the general fund.

Program and statutory section sunset effective July 1, 2020; act takes effect 90 days after adjournment unless subject to referendum petition, in which case voter approval at November 2016 election is required.