Bill > HB1326

This bill aims to address the growing problem of synthetic opiates, particularly fentanyl, in Colorado. The key provisions of the bill include: - Changing the criminal penalties for possessing or distributing fentanyl, carfentanil, or other synthetic opiates, with harsher penalties for larger quantities or if the drugs result in a death. - Requiring a substance abuse assessment and directing appropriate treatment at sentencing for those convicted of offenses involving synthetic opiates. - Providing funding and requirements for making opiate antagonists (like naloxone) and synthetic opiate detection tests more widely available in the community. - Creating immunity from civil and criminal liability for furnishing synthetic opiate detection tests. - Providing funding and requirements for substance abuse treatment and education programs, particularly for those in the criminal justice system. - Developing a statewide fentanyl prevention and education campaign. - Providing funding for substance abuse and harm reduction programs, and evaluating the needs across the state. - Requiring a post-enactment review of the implementation of the bill. The overall goal is to take a comprehensive approach to addressing the synthetic opiate crisis in Colorado, focusing on prevention, treatment, harm reduction, and accountability for those contributing to the problem.

Budget and Finance, Justice

https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/hb22-1326