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PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For HB26-1116
SENATE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
Date Apr 9, 2026
Location Old Supreme Court
HB26-1116 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar
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02:00:13 PM |
Senators Gonzalez R. and Ball, primary bill sponsors, introduced House Bill 26-1116, which extends the period during which a facility must attempt to follow-up with a person who has been discharged from a mental health hold to 72 hours. It also allows outpatient facilities to receive a certificate of compliance with building regulations from the Division of Fire Prevention and Control in the Department of Public Safety after an inspection conducted by a fire department with a certified inspector and exempts providers of telehealth services from the requirement. |
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02:01:38 PM |
Amy Hixson, representing BHA, testified in support of the bill. Audrey Hinshaw, representing Colorado Hospital Association, testified in support of the bill. |
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02:06:52 PM |
The primary bill sponsor provided closing remarks. |
02:07:32 PM
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Motion |
Refer House Bill 26-1116 to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar. |
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Jodeh |
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Bright |
Yes |
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Cutter |
Excused |
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Daugherty |
Yes |
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Frizell |
Yes |
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Weissman |
Yes |
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Jodeh |
Yes |
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Mullica |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 6 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS
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