HB 1214: Sunset Substance Abuse Treatment Program Licensing - Colorado

Rerevised → Final Act · 3 edits · May 27, 2026

MINOR

This bill updates the sunset date for the licensing of substance use disorder treatment programs from 2026 to 2041, ensuring the program continues for another decade. It also modernizes legal definitions to replace outdated terms like 'detoxification' and 'maintenance treatment' with a single, comprehensive term: 'medically managed treatment.' Finally, it refines the definition of 'substance use disorder' to align with current clinical standards.

Scope change

The bill extends the statutory lifespan of the licensing program by approximately 15 years and broadens the scope of covered treatment definitions to include a wider range of care models.

TIMELINE

The repeal date for the behavioral health administration's licensing functions was changed from September 1, 2026, to September 1, 2041.

DEFINITION

Outdated treatment definitions were replaced with a new, unified definition of 'medically managed treatment' to better reflect modern clinical practices.

The definition of 'substance use disorder' was updated to include specific clinical criteria regarding chronic relapsing brain disease and functional impairment.

Revised → Rerevised · 3 edits · Apr 30, 2026

MINOR

The bill was re-revised to include all amendments adopted in the Second House, updating the version status from 'Revised' to 'Rerevised'. Additionally, Senator Coleman was added to the Senate sponsorship list, and the document now explicitly notes that the text is unamended at the 3rd Reading stage.

Scope change

No substantive changes to the bill's scope, applicability, funding, or policy requirements were identified in this revision.

TECHNICAL

Senator Coleman was added to the Senate sponsorship list.

The version header was updated from 'REVISED' to 'REREVISED' to reflect the inclusion of all amendments adopted in the Second House.

A new line was added stating '3rd Reading Unamended' with the date April 30, 2026.

Reengrossed → Revised · 4 edits · Apr 29, 2026

MODERATE

The bill has been reclassified from 'Reengrossed' to 'Revised' to reflect that it now includes amendments adopted during the second reading in the Senate, rather than just the House. The committee assignments were updated to include the Senate's Health & Human Services and Appropriations committees alongside the House committees. Additionally, the bill's title and content were amended to explicitly reference the 2025 Sunset Report and to designate the Senate as the originating chamber for this specific version.

Scope change

The bill's scope remains focused on the Colorado Licensing of Controlled Substances Act, but the procedural status indicates it has now passed the second reading in the Senate, expanding its legislative journey.

TIMELINE

The bill header was changed from 'Reengrossed' to 'Revised' to indicate the inclusion of Senate amendments from the second reading.

A specific date of April 29, 2026, was added to the document header.

SCOPE

The bill text was amended to explicitly mention implementing recommendations from the 2025 Sunset Report.

TECHNICAL

Committee listings were updated to show the bill is now under the jurisdiction of Senate committees in addition to House committees.

Engrossed → Reengrossed · 4 edits · Mar 25, 2026

MODERATE

The bill was reengrossed to include additional sponsors and update the bill summary to reflect that it has passed the House's third reading. The substantive definitions for 'marijuana' and 'marijuana concentrate' remain unchanged, though the formatting of the definitions was adjusted. No new policy requirements, funding, or eligibility criteria were added in this version.

Scope change

The bill's scope and applicability remain unchanged; this version simply incorporates additional legislative sponsors and updates the procedural status of the bill.

TECHNICAL

Added four new sponsors (Bacon, Brown, Clifford, Lindsay, Nguyen) to the House sponsorship list.

Updated the Bill Summary header to indicate the bill has passed third reading in the House of Introduction and is now dated March 25, 2026.

Removed the placeholder text in the Bill Summary noting that the summary does not reflect subsequent amendments.

Adjusted the formatting and line breaks of the definitions for 'Marijuana' and 'Marijuana concentrate' to align with standard legislative markup, without altering the legal meaning.

Introduced → Engrossed · 4 edits · Mar 24, 2026

MODERATE

The bill was amended to reflect its progression from introduction to engrossed status, adding the Appropriations committee to its oversight. Substantively, the bill renumbered a definition of 'substance use disorder' from (23.3) to (16.3) and introduced a new definition for 'medically managed treatment,' while removing the original text for 'substance use disorder' and making minor formatting adjustments to the definition of 'marijuana concentrate.'

Scope change

The bill's scope remains focused on the Colorado licensing of controlled substances act, but the specific definitions within the statute have been altered to include new terminology and renumber existing terms.

DEFINITION

Added a new definition for 'medically managed treatment,' which describes a care program designed to promote stability for individuals with substance use disorders.

Renumbered the definition of 'substance use disorder' from subsection (23.3) to (16.3) and removed the original text of that definition to make room for the new term.

Adjusted the formatting and spacing within the definition of 'marijuana concentrate' without changing the core legal meaning.

REQUIREMENT

Added the Appropriations committee to the list of House committees responsible for reviewing the bill.

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