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Introduced
02/17/2026
02/17/2026
In Committee
03/05/2026
03/05/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Statutory Revision Committee. In House Bill 19-1237, multiple behavioral health facility licenses were condensed into one license type for facilities referred to as "behavioral health entities". In House Bill 22-1278, the licensing authority for behavioral health entities was transferred from the department of public health and environment to the behavioral health administration in the department of human services. Current law includes an incorrect reference to an "acute treatment unit", which license type was condensed into the license for behavioral health entities in 2019. The bill updates the terminology from "acute treatment unit" to "behavioral health entity" to conform with existing license types.
AI Summary
This bill updates outdated terminology in Colorado law to reflect recent changes in how behavioral health facilities are licensed and regulated. Previously, different types of behavioral health facilities had separate licenses, but in 2019, these were consolidated into a single license type called "behavioral health entity." More recently, in 2022, the responsibility for licensing these entities shifted from the Department of Public Health and Environment to the Behavioral Health Administration within the Department of Human Services. This bill corrects a specific instance in the law where it still refers to an "acute treatment unit," which is now encompassed by the broader "behavioral health entity" license, ensuring consistency and accuracy in legal references.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (6)
Brandi Bradley (R)*,
Michael Carter (D)*,
Cecelia Espenoza (D)*,
Tony Exum (D)*,
Stephanie Luck (R)*,
Janice Rich (R)*,
Last Action
House Second Reading Calendar (00:00:00 3/9/2026 House Floor) (on 03/09/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/HB26-1220 |
| Fiscal Note FN1 | https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/112605/download |
| BillText | https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/112077/download |
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