Colorimetric Field Drug Test Working Group

The bill 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 bill 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 for alternatives to administering 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.
  (Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)