CO SB113

Beginning July 1, 2027, recovery residences in Colorado must obtain a license from the Behavioral Health Administration (BHA), replacing the current third-party certification system

Operating without a license constitutes a misdemeanor punishable by fines of $50-$500, plus civil penalties of $50-$100 per day of violation

Recovery residences receiving state funding or providing state-paid services cannot deny admission to individuals participating in prescribed medication-assisted treatment for substance use disorders

BHA must adopt minimum operating standards by May 1, 2027, covering resident rights, physical environment, personnel requirements, criminal background checks for owners/managers/employees, and mandatory occurrence reporting for deaths, serious injuries, and abuse

Licenses must be renewed annually, with the BHA required to act on applications within 30 days; intermediate enforcement remedies include monitoring, required training, corrective plans, and civil fines up to $2,000 per calendar year