HB1378 Repeals Behavioral Health Resources Administered by Behavioral Health Administration
Colorado Legislative Events
Summary
Colorado HB1378 proposes to repeal certain behavioral health resources administered by the Behavioral Health Administration and reduce an associated appropriation. The bill passed the House on April 11, 2026, with a vote of 50-11 after clearing the Appropriations Committee. Sponsors include Representatives Sirota, Taggart, Brown and Senators Bridges, Kirkmeyer, and Amabile.
What changed
Colorado HB1378 would repeal certain behavioral health resources currently administered by the Behavioral Health Administration. The bill also reduces an appropriation related to these services, indicating budget implications. The legislation passed the House on April 11, 2026, with a 50-11 vote after receiving a second reading amendment (L.002) on April 9, 2026.
Affected parties include behavioral health service providers, community organizations delivering these resources, and individuals relying on behavioral health services administered by the state. Organizations should monitor the bill's progress through the Senate and evaluate potential service disruptions or funding gaps if the repeal is enacted.
What to do next
- Monitor HB1378 progress through Colorado Senate
- Assess impact on behavioral health services and programs administered by BHA
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ChangeBridge / Colorado / HB1378 Passed HB1378 House Bill Passed 2026-04-02
Repeal Behavioral Health Resources
Concerning the repeal of certain behavioral health resources administered by the behavioral health administration, and, in connection therewith, reducing an appropriation.
Bill Details
State Colorado
Session 2026 Regular Session
Chamber House
Official Source leg.colorado.gov/bills/HB26-1378
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Sponsors
Emily Sirota (Rep - D) Rick Taggart (Rep - R) Jeff Bridges (Sen - D) Barbara Kirkmeyer (Sen - R) Kyle Brown (Rep - D) Judith Amabile (Sen - D)
Action History
2026-04-11 H House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments 2026-04-10 H House Third Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments 2026-04-09 H House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Floor 2026-04-08 H House Second Reading Special Order - Laid Over Daily - No Amendments 2026-04-06 H House Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole 2026-04-02 H Introduced In House - Assigned to Appropriations
Votes
2026-04-06 House Appropriations: Refer House Bill 26-1378 to the Committee of the Whole. Yea: 9 Nay: 2 2026-04-11 House: Third Reading Bill Yea: 50 Nay: 11
Committee Referrals
2026-04-02 H Appropriations
Amendments
2026-04-09 Second Reading Amendment L.002 Adopted
Bill Text Versions
1969-12-31 Introduced 1969-12-31 Engrossed 1969-12-31 Engrossed
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