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CO HB1285

CO HB1285
Admission to Mental Health Residential Facility


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Introduced
02/20/2026
In Committee
02/20/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

The bill requires the department of human services to include in the admission criteria for admitting a person to a mental health residential facility a prohibition on admitting a person who is required to register the person's residence in accordance with the "Colorado Sex Offender Registration Act" to a mental health residential facility that is located within 1,000 feet of a school.

AI Summary

This bill requires the Department of Human Services to add a new criterion to the admission rules for mental health residential facilities, specifically prohibiting the admission of individuals who are required to register their residence under the "Colorado Sex Offender Registration Act" if the facility is located within 1,000 feet of a school. This distance is measured by direct measurement from the school's property line to the facility, using pedestrian access routes, and a "school" is defined as any public, parochial, or private institution providing basic academic education for students in grades one through twelve.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Introduced In House - Assigned to Judiciary (on 02/20/2026)

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