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ColoradoSB26-0312026 Regular SessionSenate

Use of Prescription Product with Controlled Substance

Sponsored By: Janice Rich (Republican), Matt Soper (Republican), Sean Camacho (Democratic), William Lindstedt (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Colorado eases prescription drug rules for patients

Colorado exempts qualifying prescription products containing a Schedule I substance from its Schedule I drug classification. Products must be FDA-approved for prescription use and placed in another federal drug schedule or exempt under federal rules. A Colorado-registered pharmacy or prescription drug outlet must dispense them, or a Colorado-licensed physician must administer them. Only people authorized under Colorado controlled-substance law may possess them. Colorado immediately follows federal scheduling changes for these products, applying the federal level of control or exemption. Natural medicine rules, other state oversight, and penalties for other drug-law violations remain unchanged. The law takes effect at 12:01 a.m. the day after 90 days following the legislature’s final adjournment. That is August 12, 2026, if adjournment is May 13, 2026. If a referendum petition is filed, voter approval at the November 2026 general election is required. In that case, the law takes effect when the governor officially declares the approved vote.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Janice Rich

    Republican • Senate

  • Matt Soper

    Republican • House

  • Sean Camacho

    Democratic • House

  • William Lindstedt

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Andrew Boesenecker

    Democratic • House

  • Brandi Bradley

    Republican • House

  • Gretchen Rydin

    Democratic • House

  • Jennifer Bacon

    Democratic • House

  • Kyle Brown

    Democratic • House

  • Kenny Nguyen

    Democratic • House

  • Monica Duran

    Democratic • House

  • Manny Rutinel

    Democratic • House

  • Rebekah Stewart

    Democratic • House

  • Sheila Lieder

    Democratic • House

  • Jeff Bridges

    Democratic • Senate

  • James Coleman

    Democratic • Senate

  • Nick Hinrichsen

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 181 • No: 4

Senate vote • 4/6/2026

House amendments: Repass

Yes: 35 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/6/2026

House amendments: Concur

Yes: 35 • No: 0

House vote • 4/2/2026

Third reading: Bill

Yes: 62 • No: 1

House vote • 3/25/2026

Refer Senate Bill 26-031, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole.

Yes: 13 • No: 0

Senate vote • 2/24/2026

Third reading: Bill

Yes: 29 • No: 2

Senate vote • 2/12/2026

Refer Senate Bill 26-031, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole.

Yes: 7 • No: 1

Actions Timeline

  1. Governor Signed

    4/20/2026House

  2. Sent to the Governor

    4/8/2026House

  3. Signed by the President of the Senate

    4/7/2026Senate

  4. Signed by the Speaker of the House

    4/7/2026House

  5. Senate Considered House Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass

    4/6/2026Senate

  6. House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

    4/2/2026House

  7. House Third Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments

    3/31/2026House

  8. House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee

    3/30/2026House

  9. House Committee on Health & Human Services Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole

    3/25/2026House

  10. Introduced In House - Assigned to Health & Human Services

    2/25/2026House

  11. Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

    2/24/2026Senate

  12. Senate Second Reading Passed with Amendments - Committee, Floor

    2/23/2026Senate

  13. Senate Second Reading Laid Over to 02/23/2026 - No Amendments

    2/18/2026Senate

  14. Senate Committee on Health & Human Services Refer Amended to Senate Committee of the Whole

    2/12/2026Senate

  15. Senate Committee on Health & Human Services Witness Testimony and/or Committee Discussion Only

    2/4/2026Senate

  16. Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Health & Human Services

    1/22/2026Senate

Bill Text

  • Engrossed

    PDF

  • Final Act

    PDF

  • House Health & Human Services Preamend

    PDF

  • Introduced

    PDF

  • Reengrossed

    PDF

  • Rerevised

    PDF

  • Revised

    PDF

  • Senate Health & Human Services Preamend

    PDF

  • Signed Act

    PDF

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