CO HB1202

Bill

CO HB1202

Overdose Prevention Center Authorization

Introduced
02/15/2023

In Committee
04/12/2023

Crossed Over
04/12/2023

Passed

Dead
04/26/2023

Introduced Session

2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

The bill specifies that a city may authorize the operation of an overdose prevention center within the city's jurisdiction for the purpose of saving the lives of persons at risk of preventable overdoses.

AI Summary

This bill specifies that a municipality in Colorado may authorize the operation of an "Overdose Prevention Center" (OPC) within its boundaries, following a public hearing. An OPC is defined as a facility that provides a monitored space for individuals to use previously obtained controlled substances, as well as life-saving support such as access to sterile consumption equipment, fentanyl testing, counseling, and referrals to substance use disorder treatment. The bill aims to empower local governments to address the public health crisis of preventable drug overdoses, which have been increasing in Colorado, through evidence-based harm reduction strategies rather than a criminal justice approach.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (39)

Judy Amabile (D)*, Jennifer Bacon (D)*, Andrew Boesenecker (D)*, Kyle Brown (D)*, James Coleman (D)*, Lisa Cutter (D)*, Ruby Dickson (D)*, Regina English (D)*, Elisabeth Epps (D)*, Rhonda Fields (D)*, Lorena García (D)*, Julie Gonzales (D)*, Serena Gonzales-Gutierrez (D)*, Sonya Jaquez Lewis (D)*, Iman Jodeh (D)*, Junie Joseph (D)*, Chris Kennedy (D)*, Cathy Kipp (D)*, Sheila Lieder (D)*, Mandy Lindsay (D)*, William Lindstedt (D)*, Javier Mabrey (D)*, Dafna Michaelson Jenet (D)*, David Ortiz (D)*, Kevin Priola (D)*, Said Sharbini (D)*, Emily Sirota (D)*, Tammy Story (D)*, Brianna Titone (D)*, Alex Valdez (D)*, Elizabeth Velasco (D)*, Stephanie Vigil (D)*, Michael Weissman (D)*, Jenny Willford (D)*, Faith Winter (D)*, Steven Woodrow (D)*, Leslie Herod (D), Karen McCormick (D), Naquetta Ricks (D),

Last Action

Senate Committee on Health & Human Services Postpone Indefinitely (on 04/26/2023)

Official Document

https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/hb23-1202

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/hb23-1202
Fiscal Note FN3	https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2023A/bills/fn/2023a_hb1202_f1.pdf
Fiscal Note FN2	https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2023A/bills/fn/2023a_hb1202_r1.pdf
BillText	https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2023A/bills/2023a_1202_ren.pdf
BillText	https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2023A/bills/2023a_1202_eng.pdf
Second Reading Amendment L.025	https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/leg.colorado.gov/2023A/amendments/509F7D30B935CD258725896E0048C60E/HB1202_L.025.pdf
Second Reading Amendment L.010	https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/leg.colorado.gov/2023A/amendments/699D112CFCFBF6BD87258967005BCC2C/HB1202_L.010.pdf
Second Reading Amendment L.006	https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/leg.colorado.gov/2023A/amendments/0BFED2B9344EDBEA87258967005B7D73/HB1202_L.006.pdf
Second Reading Amendment L.014	https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/leg.colorado.gov/2023A/amendments/882FE71B20D3EC8E8725896C0000A3F1/HB1202_L.014.pdf
Fiscal Note FN1	https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2023A/bills/fn/2023a_hb1202_00.pdf
BillText	https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2023A/bills/2023a_1202_01.pdf

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