Colorado · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 31: Use of Prescription Product with Controlled Substance
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 31 is a bill introduced in the Colorado Senate on January 22, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Use of Prescription Product with Controlled Substance. Primary sponsor: Matt Soper (Republican), Sean Camacho (Democratic), Janice Rich (Republican), William Lindstedt (Democratic). It lists 13 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 20, 2026): Governor Signed.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
The act exempts from schedule I a prescription drug product containing a schedule I controlled substance (product) if the product is:Approved for prescription use by the United States food and drug administration;Designated or rescheduled by the United States drug enforcement agency (DEA); Dispensed by a pharmacy or prescription drug outlet, or administered by an authorized practitioner; andPossessed by a person who is authorized to possess a controlled substance. The exemption applies upon the DEA's designation or rescheduling. The act requires that the product be controlled in Colorado in the same manner as the product is controlled by the DEA and state law. The act clarifies that its provisions do not apply to or affect the regulation of or lawful actions or conduct concerning natural medicine, natural medicine product, marijuana, or marijuana concentrate.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 13 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Soper | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 54 |
| Sean Camacho | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Janice Rich | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 7 |
| William Lindstedt | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 25 |
| Jennifer Bacon | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Andy Boesenecker | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 53 |
| Brandi Bradley | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 39 |
| Jeff Bridges | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| Kyle Brown | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 12 |
| James Coleman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| Monica Duran | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Nick Hinrichsen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Sheila Lieder | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 28 |
| Kenny Nguyen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
| M. Rutinel | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Gretchen Rydin | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
| Rebekah Stewart | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Governor Signed
- Sent to the Governor
- Signed by the President of the Senate
- Signed by the Speaker of the House
- Senate Considered House Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass
- House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
- House Third Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments
- House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee
- House Committee on Health & Human Services Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole
- Introduced In House - Assigned to Health & Human Services
- Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
- Senate Second Reading Passed with Amendments - Committee, Floor
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