HB 25-1183: Colorimetric Field Drug Test Working Group

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

The act creates a working group to make findings and recommendations concerning the use of colorimetric field drug tests in the various stages of criminal proceedings and carceral settings. The act specifies the working group's membership and appointing authority, as applicable. The working group is required to: Make findings concerning the prevalence of the administration of colorimetric field drug tests in Colorado and the potential harms that result from such administration; Make findings and recommendations for legislation or policy solutions to eliminate harms from the use of colorimetric field drug tests, administering the tests for presumptive purposes only, and how to prevent future harms resulting from administering such tests; and On or before December 1, 2025, submit a report of its findings and recommendations to the judiciary committees of the house of representatives and the senate. On or before June 13, 2025, the director of the legislative council shall use a request for proposal process to contract with and designate a nonprofit organization to provide staffing and facilitate the performance of the working group's duties, subject to the approval of the chair of the executive committee of the legislative council. The operation of the working group is contingent on awarding a contract and designating a nonprofit organization. If a contract is not awarded, then the working group does not operate. The act prohibits the use of the general fund money to contract with a nonprofit to facilitate the working group. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 14

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. June 2, 2025Governor Signed
2. May 15, 2025Signed by the Speaker of the House
3. May 15, 2025Signed by the President of the Senate
4. May 15, 2025Sent to the Governor
5. May 1, 2025House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass
6. April 30, 2025House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Laid Over Daily
7. April 29, 2025Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
8. April 28, 2025Senate Second Reading Passed with Amendments - Committee, Floor
9. April 23, 2025Senate Committee on Judiciary Refer Amended to Senate Committee of the Whole
10. April 21, 2025Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Judiciary
11. April 16, 2025House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
12. April 15, 2025House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee, Floor

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