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Introduced
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
In Committee
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The bill creates three enterprises (enterprises) in the behavioral health administration; the: ! Beer, cider, and apple wine impact and recovery enterprise; ! Spirits impact and recovery enterprise; and ! Wine impact and recovery enterprise. The enterprises collect a fee from licensees that are manufacturers and wholesalers that distribute alcohol in Colorado, and use the fee for services described in the bill. The bill creates an alcohol impact and recovery enterprise board that governs the enterprises. The bill requires the state auditor to conduct an audit of the enterprise in the 2032-33 state fiscal year and each fourth state fiscal year thereafter.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the "Behavioral Health Treatment and Recovery Enterprises Act" to address harms associated with alcohol consumption by creating three distinct enterprises within the Behavioral Health Administration (BHA): one for beer, cider, and apple wine; one for spirits; and one for wine. These enterprises will collect fees from alcohol manufacturers and wholesale distributors, which are considered fees to cover the costs of mitigating alcohol-related harms, not taxes. The collected funds will be used to support services such as public awareness campaigns, programs to prevent driving under the influence, and treatment and recovery services for alcohol use disorders, with a priority for veterans. An Alcohol Impact and Recovery Enterprise Board, composed of industry representatives, behavioral health professionals, individuals in recovery, and public health experts, will govern these enterprises. The bill also mandates regular audits of these enterprises by the State Auditor, starting in the 2032-33 fiscal year and every four years thereafter.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
House Health & Human Services Hearing (00:00:00 3/17/2026 Room 0112) (on 03/17/2026)
Official Document
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/HB26-1271 |
| BillText | https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/112354/download |
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