Colorado Bill to Enhance Behavioral Health Access
Summary
Colorado Bill HB26-1305, introduced in the 2026 Regular Session, aims to enhance access to inpatient behavioral health services by aligning state and federal statutes. The bill is currently under consideration by the House Health & Human Services Committee.
What changed
Colorado Bill HB26-1305, introduced for the 2026 Regular Session, proposes to enhance access to inpatient behavioral health services by aligning state and federal statutes. The bill is sponsored by Representative Meghan Lukens and Senator Dylan Roberts and is currently in the 'Under Consideration' stage, having been introduced and assigned to the House Health & Human Services Committee.
This bill represents a proposed legislative change that could impact healthcare providers and potentially patients by altering the regulatory landscape for behavioral health facilities. As it is still under consideration, regulated entities should monitor its progress through the legislative process. Specific compliance actions will depend on the final text and enacted provisions of the bill.
What to do next
- Monitor the progress of Colorado Bill HB26-1305 through the legislative process.
- Review the final enacted text of the bill for any changes to behavioral health facility statutes and federal alignment requirements.
Source document (simplified)
HB26-1305
Licensing of Behavioral Health Facilities
| Type | Bill |
| --- | --- |
| Session | 2026 Regular Session |
| Subjects | Health Care & Health Insurance |
Concerning enhancing access to inpatient behavioral health by aligning state and federal statutes.
Recent Bill (PDF)
Prime Sponsors
Meghan Lukens
Senator
Dylan Roberts
Committees
House
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Status
Under Consideration
Introduced
Under Consideration
Related Documents & Information
| Date | Version | Documents |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 02/27/2026 | Introduced | PDF |
| Date | Location | Action |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 02/27/2026 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to Health & Human Services |
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