Recovery Residence Discharge Policy
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2023 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning the discharge of a client from a recovery residence.
Bill Summary:
The act transfers responsibility for regulating recovery residences from the department of public health and environment to the department of health and human services.
Upon admission of a client to a recovery residence, the recovery residence must obtain a signed program agreement from the client regarding the requirements the client must meet to reside at the recovery residence. The residence must also create a relapse plan that must be implemented if the client returns to the use of alcohol or drugs.
The act requires a recovery residence to implement a client discharge and transfer policy to discharge or transfer a client from a recovery residence in certain circumstances. The policy must be approved by the recovery residence's certifying body before a discharge or transfer may occur.
A recovery residence may discharge or transfer a client with 24-hours' notice in certain circumstances and immediately discharge or transfer a client if the client is found in possession of alcohol or drugs.
The act requires that prior to discharging a client from a recovery residence, the recovery residence shall provide the client with referrals to treatment or support services, alternative housing options, and recommendations for follow-up care.
A recovery residence shall make its code of conduct, drug screening policy, and discharge and transfer policy accessible in all common areas of the residence and may not discriminate based on age, gender, race, or any other basis prohibited by law when determining whether to discharge or transfer a client.
The act requires the certifying body to establish a grievance and appeal process for clients to use when they believe they have been wrongfully discharged or transferred from a recovery residence.
The act allows a certified recovery residence or client that is adversely affected or aggrieved by a decision made by the certifying body to appeal the decision to the Colorado department of personnel and administration, office of administrative courts.
APPROVED by Governor May 1, 2023
EFFECTIVE August 7, 2023
NOTE: This act was passed without a safety clause and takes effect 90 days after sine die.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)
Related Documents & Information
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 03/16/2023 | PA1 |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer House Bill 23-1204 to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar. | The motion passed on a vote of 9-0. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment A). | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment L.003 (Attachment C). | The motion passed on a vote of 8-2. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment L.002, as amended (Attachment B). | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment L.004 (Attachment D). | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Refer House Bill 23-1204, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 8-2. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/12/2023 | Third Reading | BILL |
35
AYE
0
NO
0
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/23/2023 | Third Reading | BILL |
52
AYE
12
NO
1
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| Date | Amendment Number | Committee/ Floor Hearing | Status | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/22/2023 | L.008 | Second Reading | Lost [**] | |
| 03/22/2023 | L.007 | Second Reading | Passed [**] | |
| 03/22/2023 | L.006 | Second Reading | Passed [**] | |
| 03/15/2023 | L.004 | HOU Public & Behavioral Health & Human Services | Passed [*] | |
| 03/15/2023 | L.002 | HOU Public & Behavioral Health & Human Services | Passed [*] | |
| 03/15/2023 | L.003 | HOU Public & Behavioral Health & Human Services | Passed [*] | |
| 03/15/2023 | L.001 | HOU Public & Behavioral Health & Human Services | Passed [*] |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 05/01/2023 | Governor | Governor Signed |
| 04/26/2023 | Governor | Sent to the Governor |
| 04/26/2023 | Senate | Signed by the President of the Senate |
| 04/25/2023 | House | Signed by the Speaker of the House |
| 04/12/2023 | Senate | Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 04/11/2023 | Senate | Senate Second Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 04/05/2023 | Senate | Senate Committee on Health & Human Services Refer Unamended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole |
| 03/24/2023 | Senate | Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Health & Human Services |
| 03/23/2023 | House | House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 03/22/2023 | House | House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee, Floor |
| 03/20/2023 | House | House Second Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments |
| 03/15/2023 | House | House Committee on Public & Behavioral Health & Human Services Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole |
| 03/07/2023 | House | House Committee on Public & Behavioral Health & Human Services Witness Testimony and/or Committee Discussion Only |
| 02/15/2023 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to Public & Behavioral Health & Human Services |
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| Effective Date | Chapter # | Title | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/07/2023 | 145 | Recovery Residence Discharge Policy |