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PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For HB23-1204
SENATE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
Date Apr 5, 2023
Location SCR 357
HB23-1204 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar
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01:26:00 PM |
Senator Priola, prime bill sponsor, presented House Bill 23-1204 concerning requiring a certifying body, approved by the Behavioral Health Administration, to approve recovery residenciesâ client discharge and transfer policies. Policies are required to include documentation, referral, and follow-up. The bill also requires the certifying body to establish a fair and accessible grievance and appeals process for clients to appeal a discharge or transfer decision made by recovery residences. Residences and clients may file an appeal of any decision made by the certifying body with the Department of Personnel and Administration and seek judicial review.
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01:28:10 PM |
Mr. Thomas Hernandez,
representing Tribe Recovery Homes, testified in support of the bill.
Mr. Devon Peavy, representing Sobriety House, Inc, testified in support
of the bill.
Ms. Francesca Maes, representing Colorado Center for Aging, testified
in support of the bill.
Mr. Geno Shvedov, representing Hazelbrook Sober Living and Recovery, testified
in support of the bill.
Ms. Breeah Kinsella, representing Colorado Providers Association, testified
in support of the bill.
Committee members asked the panel questions.
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01:49:44 PM |
Committee members provided closing remarks.
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01:52:31 PM
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Motion |
Refer House Bill 23-1204 to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar. |
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| Moved |
Ginal |
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Buckner |
Yes |
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Cutter |
Yes |
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Jaquez Lewis |
Yes |
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Mullica |
Yes |
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Rich |
Yes |
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Smallwood |
Yes |
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Will |
Yes |
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Ginal |
Yes |
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Fields |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 9 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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