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CO HB1220

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Brandi Bradley

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Replaces outdated term "acute treatment unit" with "behavioral health entity" in Colorado Revised Statutes section 12-280-120 regarding prescription drug outlets

  • 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

  • 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

  • Affects provisions allowing prescription drug outlets to supply emergency kits or starter doses to behavioral health facilities approved by the board

  • 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

Committee Referrals

State, Veterans, & Military Affairs3/12/2026
State, Civic, Military and Veterans Affairs2/17/2026

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