Bill > HB1172

This bill clarifies the legal status and operational guidelines for state-owned psychiatric residential treatment facilities (PRTFs) in Colorado. The legislation makes several key modifications to existing statutes, primarily defining a new category of "state-owned psychiatric residential treatment facility" that may have a secure perimeter fence and is not considered a detention facility. The bill explicitly states that placing a juvenile in such a facility is not considered detention under child welfare and juvenile justice laws. Additionally, the bill requires the state board to adopt rules for admission to these facilities, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations related to secure facilities. The bill also excludes placement in a state-owned PRTF from the definition of "restraint" in educational settings. These changes appear designed to provide more clarity and flexibility for state-run psychiatric treatment facilities for juveniles, while maintaining appropriate regulatory oversight and distinguishing these facilities from traditional detention or restraint settings.

Health and Social Services, Justice

https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/hb25-1172