SB 31: Use of Prescription Product with Controlled Substance - Colorado

Rerevised → Final Act · 3 edits · Apr 7, 2026

MINOR

The bill was finalized and prepared for signature, adding a note to indicate its status for legislative officers and the Governor. The core text remains substantively identical to the previous version, establishing a legal framework for the lawful use of prescription drugs containing Schedule I controlled substances in Colorado.

Scope change

The bill's scope remains unchanged; it continues to exempt specific prescription drugs containing Schedule I substances from state prohibition if they meet federal approval and dispensing requirements.

TECHNICAL

Added a note at the beginning of the document stating that the bill is prepared for signatures and directing readers to legislative status sheets for the Governor's action.

Updated the header information to reflect the 'Final Act' status, including the date of the 3rd Reading Unamended (April 2, 2026) and the signatures of the President of the Senate, Speaker of the House, Chief Clerk, and the Governor.

Adjusted the bill summary section to remove language indicating the summary was preliminary, as the bill has now passed all readings and been enacted.

Revised → Rerevised · 3 edits · Apr 2, 2026

MINOR

The bill text was updated from a 'Revised' version to a 'Rerevised' version to reflect the inclusion of all amendments adopted during the second reading in the House. Additionally, the House sponsorship list was expanded to include several new co-sponsors, and the document was marked as '3rd Reading Unamended' with a specific date of April 2, 2026.

TECHNICAL

Added new co-sponsors to the House sponsorship list: Bacon, Boesenecker, Bradley, Brown, Duran, Lieder, Nguyen, Rutinel, Rydin, and Stewart R.

Updated the header status from 'Revised' to 'Rerevised' and clarified that the version includes all amendments adopted in the Second House.

Added a stamp indicating the bill is '3rd Reading Unamended' dated April 2, 2026.

Reengrossed → Revised · 5 edits · Mar 30, 2026

MODERATE

The bill was reclassified from a 'Reengrossed' version to a 'Revised' version, indicating it has been amended on second reading. Substantive changes include updating the section title to clarify it defines Schedule I substances, expanding the list of authorized medical practitioners to include those defined in a specific statute, and adding explicit definitions for 'marijuana' and 'marijuana concentrate' to ensure consistency with state constitutional provisions.

Scope change

The bill's scope was expanded to explicitly include practitioners defined in Section 18-18-102(29) and to clarify that the act's definitions align with the state constitution's marijuana provisions.

DEFINITION

The section title was updated to 'Schedule I - definitions' to better reflect the content.

New definitions for 'marijuana' and 'marijuana concentrate' were added, referencing specific sections of the Colorado Revised Statutes to align with the state constitution.

References to 'Natural Medicine' and 'Natural Medicine Product' were removed from the definitions section.

ELIGIBILITY

The list of authorized individuals to possess or dispense Schedule I substances was updated to include 'practitioner' as defined in Section 18-18-102(29), broadening the category beyond just physicians.

REQUIREMENT

A new subsection was added to explicitly state that the act does not restrict or affect the regulation of marijuana or marijuana concentrate authorized by the state constitution.

Engrossed → Reengrossed · 3 edits · Feb 24, 2026

MINOR

The bill was reengrossed to include all amendments adopted during the House of Introduction, updating the official title and sponsorship list. A new note was added to clarify that the current summary applies only to the original version and that a new summary will be issued for the reengrossed version once it passes its third reading.

TECHNICAL

The bill status was changed from 'Engrossed' to 'Reengrossed' to reflect the inclusion of all amendments adopted in the House of Introduction.

Additional sponsors (Bridges, Coleman, Hinrichsen) were added to the Senate sponsorship list.

A new informational note was added stating that the current summary does not reflect amendments and that a new summary will be available after the third reading on February 24, 2026.

Introduced → Engrossed · 4 edits · Feb 23, 2026

MODERATE

The bill was updated from its initial introduction to an engrossed version, incorporating amendments from the House and Senate. The primary substantive change involves clarifying the conditions under which Schedule I prescription drugs must be controlled in Colorado, specifically adding requirements that the drugs be dispensed by a licensed pharmacy or administered by a licensed physician. The text also adds specific exemptions for natural medicine and other existing regulatory frameworks, ensuring these areas are not affected by the new controlled substance rules.

Scope change

The bill's scope was refined to explicitly require that Schedule I prescription drugs be dispensed by a Colorado-registered pharmacy or administered by a licensed physician, rather than just being approved by the FDA. It also clarified that the new regulations do not apply to natural medicine or products regulated under specific existing articles.

REQUIREMENT

Added specific requirements that Schedule I prescription drugs must be dispensed by a registered pharmacy or administered by a licensed physician to be controlled under the bill.

EXEMPTIONS

Included explicit exemptions stating that the new controlled substance provisions do not apply to natural medicine or products regulated under existing articles 170 of Title 12 and 50 of Title 44.

DEFINITION

Added definitions for 'natural medicine' and 'natural medicine product' by referencing existing sections in Title 12.

TECHNICAL

Updated the document header from 'Introduced' to 'Engrossed' and renumbered sections to reflect the incorporation of legislative amendments.

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