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CO HB1220
Bill
Status
3/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Brandi Bradley
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AI Summary
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Replaces outdated term "acute treatment unit" with "behavioral health entity" in Colorado Revised Statutes section 12-280-120 regarding prescription drug outlets
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Aligns statutory language with licensing changes made in 2019 (HB 19-1237), which consolidated multiple behavioral health facility licenses into a single "behavioral health entity" license type
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Updates the licensing authority reference from Department of Public Health and Environment to Behavioral Health Administration within Department of Human Services, reflecting changes from HB 22-1278
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Affects provisions allowing prescription drug outlets to supply emergency kits or starter doses to behavioral health facilities approved by the board
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Takes effect August 12, 2026 (90 days after anticipated legislative adjournment), subject to potential referendum
Legislative Description
Update Behavioral Health License Terminology
Health Care & Health Insurance
Last Action
Introduced In Senate - Assigned to State, Veterans, & Military Affairs
3/12/2026