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CO SB008

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/14/2026

Primary Sponsor

Dafna Michaelson Jenet

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the Adult Mental Health Services Program to reimburse mental health providers for up to 6 sessions per adult, with additional sessions available subject to funding, delivered either in-person or via telehealth

  • Establishes the Mental Health Services Enterprise within the Behavioral Health Administration, governed by a board appointed by the Governor, to operate and fund the program

  • Imposes a monthly surcharge on Colorado internet service account holders of up to $0.25 per account beginning January 1, 2027, with internet service providers collecting and remitting the fee (retaining 1% for administrative costs)

  • Creates the Internet-Enabled Mental Health Access Grant Program to award grants to entities using websites, apps, or online services to facilitate mental health screening, provider referrals, or telehealth appointments

  • Requires the enterprise to contract with a vendor to create a web portal for mental health screenings, provider registration, appointment scheduling, and connecting adults with providers who accept their insurance

Legislative Description

Mental Health Access

Human Services

Last Action

Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Health & Human Services

1/14/2026

Committee Referrals

Health and Human Services1/14/2026

Full Bill Text

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