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Introduced
03/26/2026
03/26/2026
In Committee
05/01/2026
05/01/2026
Crossed Over
05/20/2026
05/20/2026
Passed
05/21/2026
05/21/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/21/2026
05/21/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
CONCERNING PATHWAYS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH MENTAL HEALTH DISORDERS, AND, IN CONNECTION THEREWITH, MAKING AN APPROPRIATION.
AI Summary
This bill modifies Colorado's laws concerning individuals with mental health disorders, primarily by updating definitions and procedures within the mental health and criminal justice systems. Key changes include redefining terms like "danger to others" and "mental health disorder" to encompass broader aspects of mental health and developmental disabilities, and clarifying the roles of various state agencies like the Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) and the Department of Human Services (CDHS). The bill also introduces new provisions for "persistent mental health disorder" and "psychiatric deterioration" to better assess individuals requiring ongoing treatment. It streamlines processes for competency evaluations and restoration services for defendants in the criminal justice system, including establishing clearer timelines and procedures for hearings and evaluations. Furthermore, the bill expands pathways for civil commitment and protective placement for individuals found incompetent and unrestorable, and enhances victim notification rights throughout these processes. It also addresses the transfer of jurisdiction for these cases between criminal and civil courts and clarifies the responsibilities of county and district attorneys in these proceedings. Finally, the bill includes appropriations for fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27 to support the implementation of these changes, including funding for facility renovations, outpatient clinics, and increased staffing for various judicial and mental health services.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (66)
Judy Amabile (D)*,
Jarvis Caldwell (R)*,
Julie McCluskie (D)*,
Cleave Simpson (R)*,
Jennifer Bacon (D),
Mark Baisley (R),
Matt Ball (D),
Carlos Barron (R),
Andrew Boesenecker (D),
Scott Bright (R),
Kyle Brown (D),
Sean Camacho (D),
John Carson (R),
Marc Catlin (R),
Chad Clifford (D),
James Coleman (D),
Monica Duran (D),
Regina English (D),
Cecelia Espenoza (D),
Ava Flanell (R),
Meg Froelich (D),
Lorena García (D),
Lori Garcia Sander (R),
Lindsay Gilchrist (D),
Lori Goldstein (D),
Julie Gonzales (D),
Ryan Gonzalez (R),
Eliza Hamrick (D),
Tony Hartsook (R),
Jamie Jackson (D),
Iman Jodeh (D),
Junie Joseph (D),
Rebecca Keltie (R),
Cathy Kipp (D),
Barbara Kirkmeyer (R),
Chris Kolker (D),
Sheila Lieder (D),
Mandy Lindsay (D),
Meghan Lukens (D),
Janice Marchman (D),
Bob Marshall (D),
Matt Martinez (D),
Tisha Mauro (D),
Karen McCormick (D),
Kenny Nguyen (D),
Amy Paschal (D),
Byron Pelton (R),
Rod Pelton (R),
Jacqueline Phillips (D),
Janice Rich (R),
Naquetta Ricks (D),
Manny Rutinel (D),
Emily Sirota (D),
Lesley Smith (D),
Matt Soper (R),
Katie Stewart (D),
Rebekah Stewart (D),
Tammy Story (D),
Larry Suckla (R),
Rick Taggart (R),
Brianna Titone (D),
Alex Valdez (D),
Katie Wallace (D),
Ty Winter (R),
Dan Woog (R),
Lynda Zamora Wilson (R),
Last Action
Governor Signed (on 05/21/2026)
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