CO HB1316

Repeals the definition of "drug abuse" from Colorado's electronic prescription drug monitoring program statutes (C.R.S. 12-280-402)

Adds a new definition of "substance use disorder" as a chronic relapsing brain disease characterized by recurrent use of alcohol, drugs, or both, causing clinically significant impairment

Updates terminology to reflect modern medical understanding that treats substance use as a health condition rather than behavioral "abuse"

Takes effect 90 days after final adjournment of the general assembly, unless a referendum petition is filed