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ColoradoSB26-0312026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

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

3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.

Patients get access to FDA-approved controlled medicines

Beginning August 12, 2026, Colorado does not treat an FDA-approved prescription product as state Schedule I when the DEA puts it on another schedule or exempts it. Colorado controls the product the same way federal rules do, and the change takes effect here on the same federal date. The product must be dispensed by a Colorado-registered pharmacy or given by a Colorado-licensed physician, and only people authorized by law may possess it. This change does not waive other Colorado drug-crime laws.

Natural medicine rules stay the same

This section does not change rules for natural medicine or natural medicine products. It also does not change actions under Article 170 of Title 12 or Article 50 of Title 44. Those programs keep their current rules starting August 12, 2026.

When this law takes effect

The law takes effect at 12:01 a.m. after the 90-day period following final adjournment of the legislature. That date is August 12, 2026 if adjournment is May 13, 2026. If a referendum petition is filed, the law takes effect only if voters approve it in November 2026. If approved, it starts when the governor declares the 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

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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

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