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PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ADMINISTRATION PRESENTATION

JOINT COMMITTEE COMMITTEE ON JOINT JUDICIARY
Date Jan 29, 2025      
Location Old Supreme Court



Behavioral Health Administration Presentation - Committee Discussion Only
01:11:53 PM  
Senator Gonzales,
Chair, made opening remarks.



Danette Smith,
Commissioner, provided a brief overview of the Behavioral Health Administration
(BHA).



Ryan Templeton,
Division Director, Policy and External Affairs, discussed BHA grant programs.



The BHA presentation
slide deck may be viewed here: https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/images/judiciary_2025_smart_act_presentation.pptx_.pdf.



Committee members
asked questions about the BHA fentanyl study and associated recommendations.
 Further questions were asked about the Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion
(LEAD) program.  Conversation turned to the budget.






The effective date for bills enacted without a safety clause is August 6, 2025, if the General Assembly adjourns sine die on May 7, 2025 (unless otherwise specified). Details

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