Colorado · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1285: Admission to Mental Health Residential Facility
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1285 is a bill introduced in the Colorado House on February 20, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Admission to Mental Health Residential Facility. Primary sponsor: Kyle Mullica (Democratic), Lori Goldstein (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 14, 2026): House Committee on Judiciary Postpone Indefinitely.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
The bill requires the department of human services to include in the admission criteria for admitting a person to a mental health residential facility a prohibition on admitting a person who is required to register the person's residence in accordance with the "Colorado Sex Offender Registration Act" to a mental health residential facility that is located within 1,000 feet of a school.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Mullica | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Lori Goldstein | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- House Committee on Judiciary Postpone Indefinitely
- Introduced In House - Assigned to Judiciary