Colorado Extends Controlled Substances Licensing Act Through 2041 and Updates Treatment Definitions

Original title: Sunset Substance Abuse Treatment Program Licensing

Last action · May 29, 2026: Governor SignedSponsors: Regina English and 9 others

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What This Bill Does

Colorado extends the 'Colorado Licensing of Controlled Substances Act' by 15 years to September 1, 2041, while updating the definition of for licensed facilities and practitioners, effective September 1, 2026.

Why it matters

Licensed behavioral-health facilities and medical practitioners operate under extended state oversight while utilizing modernized diagnostic definitions for patient care.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

behavioral-health-administration-licensed facilities

Facilities must operate under extended licensing rules and an updated definition of substance use disorder.

Directly affected

practitioners

Practitioners authorized to diagnose conditions are subject to modernized statutory definitions.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

When does the licensing act now expire?

The Act is extended until September 1, 2041.

What changes are made to definitions within the Act?

The definition of '' is modernized to reflect conditions treated by licensed facilities and practitioners, and unreferenced defined terms are removed.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Signed into law.

Procedural history

17 actions

May 29, 2026Office of the GovernorEnrolled
Governor Signed
May 28, 2026HouseFloor
Signed by the Speaker of the House
May 28, 2026SenateFloor
Signed by the President of the Senate
May 28, 2026Office of the GovernorEnrolled
Sent to the Governor
May 4, 2026House
House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass
May 1, 2026House
House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Laid Over Daily

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Apr 30, 2026SenateFloor
Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
Apr 29, 2026Senate
Senate Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee
Apr 29, 2026Senate
Senate Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments
Apr 28, 2026SenateCommittee
Senate Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole
Apr 22, 2026SenateCommittee
Senate Committee on Health & Human Services Refer Amended to Appropriations
Mar 30, 2026SenateIntroduced
Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Health & Human Services
Mar 25, 2026HouseFloor
House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
Mar 24, 2026House
House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Floor
Mar 20, 2026HouseCommittee
House Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole
Mar 11, 2026HouseCommittee
House Committee on Health & Human Services Refer Unamended to Appropriations
Feb 17, 2026HouseIntroduced
Introduced In House - Assigned to Health & Human Services

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