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	1	+	First Regular Session
	2	+	Seventy-fourth General Assembly
	3	+	STATE OF COLORADO
	4	+	REREVISED
	5	+	This Version Includes All Amendments
	6	+	Adopted in the Second House
	7	+	LLS NO. 23-0051.01 Kristen Forrestal x4217
1	8		HOUSE BILL 23-1071
2		-	BY REPRESENTATIVE(S) Amabile and Bradfield, Armagost, Boesenecker,
3		-	Brown, deGruy Kennedy, Dickson, Duran, English, Epps, Froelich, Garcia,
4		-	Gonzales-Gutierrez, Jodeh, Lindsay, Lindstedt, Mabrey, Marshall, McCormick,
5		-	McLachlan, Ricks, Velasco, Weinberg, Young, McCluskie, Bird, Hamrick,
6		-	Holtorf, Kipp, Parenti, Sharbini, Sirota, Snyder, Weissman;
7		-	also SENATOR(S) Simpson and Fenberg, Bridges, Coleman, Fields, Gardner,
8		-	Ginal, Gonzales, Hinrichsen, Kirkmeyer, Kolker, Liston, Lundeen, Marchman,
9		-	Moreno, Pelton B., Pelton R., Priola, Rodriguez, Sullivan, Will, Winter F.
10		-	CONCERNING THE AUTHORITY OF A LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIST TO PRESCRIBE
11		-	PSYCHOTROPIC MEDICATION FOR THE TREATMENT OF MENTAL
12		-	HEALTH DISORDERS
13		-	.
	9	+	House Committees Senate Committees
	10	+	Public & Behavioral Health & Human Services Health & Human Services
	11	+	A BILL FOR AN ACT
	12	+	C
	13	+	ONCERNING THE AUTHORITY OF A LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIST TO101
	14	+	PRESCRIBE PSYCHOTROPIC MEDICATION FOR THE TREATMENT102
	15	+	OF MENTAL HEALTH DISORDERS .103
	16	+	Bill Summary
	17	+	(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced and does
	18	+	not reflect any amendments that may be subsequently adopted. If this bill
	19	+	passes third reading in the house of introduction, a bill summary that
	20	+	applies to the reengrossed version of this bill will be available at
	21	+	http://leg.colorado.gov
	22	+	.)
	23	+	The bill adds 2 members to the state board of psychologist
	24	+	examiners (board) and requires 2 of the 9 members of the board to be
	25	+	prescribing psychologists.
	26	+	The bill allows a licensed psychologist to prescribe and administer
	27	+	psychotropic medications if the licensed psychologist holds a conditional
	28	+	SENATE
	29	+	3rd Reading Unamended
	30	+	February 23, 2023
	31	+	SENATE
	32	+	Amended 2nd Reading
	33	+	February 22, 2023
	34	+	HOUSE
	35	+	3rd Reading Unamended
	36	+	February 9, 2023
	37	+	HOUSE
	38	+	Amended 2nd Reading
	39	+	February 8, 2023
	40	+	HOUSE SPONSORSHIP
	41	+	Amabile and Bradfield, Armagost, Boesenecker, Brown, deGruy Kennedy, Dickson,
	42	+	Duran, English, Epps, Froelich, Garcia, Gonzales-Gutierrez, Jodeh, Lindsay, Lindstedt,
	43	+	Mabrey, Marshall, McCluskie, McCormick, McLachlan, Ricks, Velasco, Weinberg, Young
	44	+	SENATE SPONSORSHIP
	45	+	Simpson and Fenberg, Bridges, Coleman, Fields, Gardner, Ginal, Gonzales, Hinrichsen,
	46	+	Kirkmeyer, Kolker, Liston, Lundeen, Marchman, Moreno, Pelton B., Pelton R., Priola,
	47	+	Rodriguez, Sullivan, Will, Winter F.
	48	+	Shading denotes HOUSE amendment. Double underlining denotes SENATE amendment.
	49	+	Capital letters or bold & italic numbers indicate new material to be added to existing law.
	50	+	Dashes through the words or numbers indicate deletions from existing law. prescription certificate or a prescription certificate issued by the board.
	51	+	A licensed psychologist may apply to the board for a conditional
	52	+	prescription certificate and must include in the application satisfactory
	53	+	evidence that the applicant has met specific educational, supervisory, and
	54	+	clinical requirements. The board is required to issue a conditional
	55	+	prescription certificate to the licensed psychologist if the board
	56	+	determines the applicant has met the requirements. The licensed
	57	+	psychologist with a conditional prescription certificate may only
	58	+	administer and prescribe psychotropic medications under the supervision
	59	+	of a licensed physician or advanced practice registered nurse and must
	60	+	maintain a collaborative relationship with the patient's health-care
	61	+	provider.
	62	+	A licensed psychologist who holds a conditional prescription
	63	+	certificate for 2 years and who meets the specified requirements may
	64	+	apply for and receive a prescription certificate (prescribing psychologist).
	65	+	A licensed psychologist with a prescription certificate may prescribe
	66	+	psychotropic medication to a person if the licensed psychologist:
	67	+	! Holds a current license in good standing;
	68	+	! Maintains the required malpractice insurance; and
	69	+	! Annually completes at least 20 hours of continuing
	70	+	education.
	71	+	The board is authorized to promulgate rules to:
	72	+	! Implement procedures for obtaining a conditional
	73	+	prescription certificate and a prescription certificate; and
	74	+	! Establish grounds for denial, suspension, and revocation of
	75	+	the certificates.
	76	+	The bill requires a prescribing psychologist and a licensed
	77	+	psychologist with a conditional prescription certificate to file with the
	78	+	board all individual federal drug enforcement administration registrations
	79	+	and numbers. The board and the Colorado medical board are required to
	80	+	maintain current records of every psychologist with prescriptive authority,
	81	+	including registrations and numbers.
	82	+	The department of regulatory agencies (department) is required to
	83	+	annually collect information regarding prescribing psychologists and
	84	+	licensed psychologists with conditional prescription certificates, to
	85	+	compile the information, and to share the information with the office in
	86	+	the department responsible for conducting sunset reviews for inclusion in
	87	+	each scheduled sunset review concerning the regulation of mental health
	88	+	professionals.
	89	+	Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Colorado:1
	90	+	SECTION 1. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 12-245-224, add (3)
	91	+	2
	92	+	1071-2- as follows:1
	93	+	12-245-224. Prohibited activities - related provisions -2
	94	+	definition. (3) (a) T
	95	+	HE BOARD SHALL DESIGN AND SEND A
	96	+	3
	97	+	QUESTIONNAIRE TO ALL LICENSED PSYCHOLOGISTS WITH PRESCRIPTIVE4
	98	+	AUTHORITY WHO APPLY FOR LICENSE RENEWAL . EACH APPLICANT FOR5
	99	+	LICENSE RENEWAL SHALL COMPLETE THE BOARD -DESIGNED6
	100	+	QUESTIONNAIRE. THE PURPOSE OF THE QUESTIONNAIRE IS TO DETERMINE7
	101	+	WHETHER A LICENSEE HAS ACTED IN VIOLATION OF THIS PART 2 OR HAS8
	102	+	BEEN DISCIPLINED FOR ANY ACTION THAT MIGHT BE CONSIDERED A9
	103	+	VIOLATION OF THIS PART 2 OR THAT MIGHT MAKE THE LICENSEE UNFIT TO10
	104	+	PRACTICE PSYCHOLOGY WITH REASONABLE CARE AND SAFETY . THE BOARD11
	105	+	SHALL INCLUDE ON THE QUESTIONNAIRE A QUESTION REGARDING12
	106	+	WHETHER THE LICENSEE HAS COMPLIED WITH SECTION 12-30-111 AND IS13
	107	+	IN COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 12-280-403 (2)(a). IF AN APPLICANT FAILS14
	108	+	TO ANSWER THE QUESTIONNAIRE ACCURATELY , THE FAILURE CONSTITUTES15
	109	+	GROUNDS FOR DISCIPLINE UNDER THIS SECTION. THE BOARD MAY INCLUDE16
	110	+	THE COST OF DEVELOPING AND REVIEWING THE QUESTIONNAIRE IN THE FEE17
	111	+	PAID PURSUANT TO SECTION 12-245-205 OF THIS SECTION. THE BOARD18
	112	+	MAY DENY AN APPLICATION FOR LICENSE RENEWAL THAT DOES NOT19
	113	+	ACCOMPANY AN ACCURATELY COMPLETED QUESTIONNAIRE .20
	114	+	(b) O
	115	+	N AND AFTER JULY 1, 2024, AS A CONDITION OF RENEWAL OF
	116	+	21
	117	+	A LICENSE, EACH LICENSEE SHALL ATTEST THAT THE LICENSEE IS IN22
	118	+	COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 12-280-403 (2)(a) AND THAT THE LICENSEE IS23
	119	+	AWARE OF THE PENALTIES FOR NONCOMPLIANCE WITH THAT SECTION .24
	120	+	SECTION 2. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 12-30-109, amend25
	121	+	(1)(b), (4)(e), and (4)(f); and add (4)(g) as follows:26
	122	+	12-30-109. Prescriptions - limitations - definition - rules.27
	123	+	1071
	124	+	-3- (1) (b) Prior to prescribing any opioid or benzodiazepine prescription1
	125	+	pursuant to this section, a prescriber must comply with section2
	126	+	12-280-404 (4). Failure to comply with section 12-280-404 (4) constitutes3
	127	+	unprofessional conduct or grounds for discipline, as applicable, under4
	128	+	section 12-220-201, 12-240-121, 12-245-224, 12-255-120, 12-275-120,5
	129	+	12-290-108, or 12-315-112, as applicable to the particular prescriber, only6
	130	+	if the prescriber repeatedly fails to comply.7
	131	+	(4) As used in this section, "prescriber" means:8
	132	+	(e) A podiatrist licensed pursuant to article 290 of this title 12; or9
	133	+	(f) A veterinarian licensed pursuant to part 1 of article 315 of this10
	134	+	title 12; or11
	135	+	(g) A
	136	+	LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIST WITH PRESCRIPTIVE AUTHORITY
	137	+	12
	138	+	PURSUANT TO SECTION 12-245-309.13
	139	+	SECTION 3. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 12-245-301, amend14
	140	+	(4), (5), and (6); and add (7), (8), (9), (10), (11), (12), and (13) as15
	141	+	follows:16
	142	+	12-245-301. Definitions. As used in this part 3, unless the context17
	143	+	otherwise requires:18
	144	+	(4) "Licensed psychologist" means a person licensed under this19
	145	+	part 3 "INDEPENDENTLY LICENSED PRESCRIBING PHYSICIAN " MEANS A20
	146	+	PHYSICIAN LICENSED PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 240 OF THIS TITLE 12 WHO21
	147	+	SUPERVISES LICENSED PSYCHOLOGISTS PARTICIPATING IN PRACTICUMS22
	148	+	DESCRIBED IN SECTION 12-245-309 (2)(a)(IV).23
	149	+	(5) "Professional psychological training program" means a24
	150	+	doctoral training program that:25
	151	+	(a) Is a planned program of study that reflects an integration of the26
	152	+	science and practice of psychology; and27
	153	+	1071
	154	+	-4- (b) For applicants receiving their terminal degrees after 1990, is1
	155	+	designated as a doctoral program in psychology by the Association of2
	156	+	State and Provincial Psychology Boards or the National Register of3
	157	+	Health Service Psychologists, or is accredited by the American4
	158	+	Psychological Association or Canadian Psychological Association5
	159	+	"L
	160	+	ICENSED PSYCHOLOGIST" MEANS A PERSON LICENSED PURSUANT TO THIS
	161	+	6
	162	+	PART 3.7
	163	+	(6) "Telepsychology" means the provision of psychological8
	164	+	services using telecommunications technologies "NARCOTIC DRUG"9
	165	+	HAS THE SAME MEANING AS SET FORTH IN SECTION 18-18-102 (20).10
	166	+	(7) "PRESCRIBING PSYCHOLOGIST " MEANS A LICENSED11
	167	+	PSYCHOLOGIST WHO HOLDS A PRESCRIPTION CERTIFICATE .12
	168	+	(8) "PRESCRIPTION CERTIFICATE" MEANS A DOCUMENT ISSUED BY13
	169	+	THE BOARD, WITH APPROVAL OF THE COLORADO MEDICAL BOARD , TO A14
	170	+	LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIST THAT PERMITS THE LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIST TO15
	171	+	PRESCRIBE PSYCHOTROPIC MEDICATIONS PURSUANT TO THIS PART 3.16
	172	+	(9) "PROFESSIONAL PSYCHOLOGICAL TRAINING PROGRAM " MEANS17
	173	+	A DOCTORAL TRAINING PROGRAM THAT :18
	174	+	(a) I
	175	+	S A PLANNED PROGRAM OF STUDY THAT REFLECTS AN19
	176	+	INTEGRATION OF THE SCIENCE AND PRACTICE OF PSYCHOLOGY ; AND20
	177	+	(b) F
	178	+	OR APPLICANTS RECEIVING THEIR TERMINAL DEGREES AFTER21
	179	+	1990,
	180	+	IS DESIGNATED AS A DOCTORAL PROGRAM IN PSYCHOLOGY BY THE22
	181	+	A
	182	+	SSOCIATION OF STATE AND PROVINCIAL PSYCHOLOGY BOARDS OR THE23
	183	+	N
	184	+	ATIONAL REGISTER OF HEALTH SERVICE PSYCHOLOGISTS OR IS24
	185	+	ACCREDITED BY THE AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION OR25
	186	+	C
	187	+	ANADIAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION.26
	188	+	(10)
	189	+	(a) "PSYCHOTROPIC MEDICATION " MEANS A CONTROLLED27
	190	+	1071
	191	+	-5- SUBSTANCE OR DANGEROUS DRUG :1
	192	+	(I) T
	193	+	HAT MAY NOT BE DISPENSED OR ADMINISTERED WITHOUT A2
	194	+	PRESCRIPTION;3
	195	+	(II) F
	196	+	OR WHICH THE PRIMARY INDICATION FOR USE IS APPROVED BY4
	197	+	THE FEDERAL FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION FOR THE TREATMENT OF5
	198	+	MENTAL HEALTH DISORDERS ; AND6
	199	+	(III) T
	200	+	HAT IS LISTED AS A PSYCHOTHERAPEUTIC AGENT IN THE7
	201	+	MOST RECENT EDITION OF "DRUG FACTS AND COMPARISONS" OR IN THE8
	202	+	A
	203	+	MERICAN HOSPITAL FORMULARY SERVICE DRUG INFORMATION9
	204	+	COMPENDIUM.10
	205	+	(b) "P
	206	+	SYCHOTROPIC MEDICATION" DOES NOT INCLUDE A NARCOTIC11
	207	+	DRUG.12
14	208
15		-	Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Colorado:
16		-	SECTION 1. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 12-245-224, add (3) as
17		-	follows:
18		-	12-245-224. Prohibited activities - related provisions - definition.
19		-	(3) (a) T
20		-	HE BOARD SHALL DESIGN AND SEND A QUESTIONNAIRE TO ALL
21		-	LICENSED PSYCHOLOGISTS WITH PRESCRIPTIVE AUTHORITY WHO APPLY FOR
22		-	LICENSE RENEWAL
23		-	. EACH APPLICANT FOR LICENSE RENEWAL SHALL
24		-	COMPLETE THE BOARD
25		-	-DESIGNED QUESTIONNAIRE. THE PURPOSE OF THE
26		-	NOTE: This bill has been prepared for the signatures of the appropriate legislative
27		-	officers and the Governor. To determine whether the Governor has signed the bill
28		-	or taken other action on it, please consult the legislative status sheet, the legislative
29		-	history, or the Session Laws.
30		-	________
31		-	Capital letters or bold & italic numbers indicate new material added to existing law; dashes
32		-	through words or numbers indicate deletions from existing law and such material is not part of
33		-	the act. QUESTIONNAIRE IS TO DETERMINE WHETHER A LICENSEE HAS ACTED IN
34		-	VIOLATION OF THIS PART
35		-	2 OR HAS BEEN DISCIPLINED FOR ANY ACTION THAT
36		-	MIGHT BE CONSIDERED A VIOLATION OF THIS PART
37		-	2 OR THAT MIGHT MAKE
38		-	THE LICENSEE UNFIT TO PRACTICE PSYCHOLOGY WITH REASONABLE CARE
39		-	AND SAFETY
40		-	. THE BOARD SHALL INCLUDE ON THE QUESTIONNAIRE A
41		-	QUESTION REGARDING WHETHER THE LICENSEE HAS COMPLIED WITH SECTION
42		-	12-30-111 AND IS IN COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 12-280-403 (2)(a). IF AN
43		-	APPLICANT FAILS TO ANSWER THE QUESTIONNAIRE ACCURATELY
44		-	, THE
45		-	FAILURE CONSTITUTES GROUNDS FOR DISCIPLINE UNDER THIS SECTION
46		-	. THE
47		-	BOARD MAY INCLUDE THE COST OF DEVELOPING AND REVIEWING THE
48		-	QUESTIONNAIRE IN THE FEE PAID PURSUANT TO SECTION
49		-	12-245-205. THE
50		-	BOARD MAY DENY AN APPLICATION FOR LICENSE RENEWAL THAT DOES NOT
51		-	ACCOMPANY AN ACCURATELY COMPLETED QUESTIONNAIRE
52		-	.
53		-	(b) O
54		-	N AND AFTER JULY 1, 2024, AS A CONDITION OF RENEWAL OF A
55		-	LICENSE
56		-	, EACH LICENSEE SHALL ATTEST THAT THE LICENSEE IS IN
57		-	COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION
58		-	12-280-403 (2)(a) AND THAT THE LICENSEE IS
59		-	AWARE OF THE PENALTIES FOR NONCOMPLIANCE WITH THAT SECTION
60		-	.
61		-	SECTION 2. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 12-30-109, amend
62		-	(1)(b), (4)(e), and (4)(f); and add (4)(g) as follows:
63		-	12-30-109. Prescriptions - limitations - definition - rules.
64		-	(1) (b) Prior to prescribing any opioid or benzodiazepine prescription
65		-	pursuant to this section, a prescriber must comply with section 12-280-404
66		-	(4). Failure to comply with section 12-280-404 (4) constitutes
67		-	unprofessional conduct or grounds for discipline, as applicable, under
68		-	section 12-220-201, 12-240-121, 12-245-224, 12-255-120, 12-275-120,
69		-	12-290-108, or 12-315-112, as applicable to the particular prescriber, only
70		-	if the prescriber repeatedly fails to comply.
71		-	(4) As used in this section, "prescriber" means:
72		-	(e) A podiatrist licensed pursuant to article 290 of this title 12; or
73		-	(f) A veterinarian licensed pursuant to part 1 of article 315 of this
74		-	title 12;
75		-	OR
76		-	(g) A LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIST WITH PRESCRIPTIVE AUTHORITY
77		-	PURSUANT TO SECTION
78		-	12-245-309.
79		-	PAGE 2-HOUSE BILL 23-1071 SECTION 3. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 12-245-301, amend
80		-	(4), (5), and (6); and add (7), (8), (9), (10), and (11) as follows:
81		-	12-245-301. Definitions. As used in this part 3, unless the context
82		-	otherwise requires:
83		-	(4) "Licensed psychologist" means a person licensed under this part
84		-	3 "INDEPENDENTLY LICENSED PRESCRIBING PHYSICIAN " MEANS A PHYSICIAN
85		-	LICENSED PURSUANT TO ARTICLE
86		-	240 OF THIS TITLE 12 WHO SUPERVISES
87		-	LICENSED PSYCHOLOGISTS PARTICIPATING IN PRACTICUMS DESCRIBED IN
88		-	SECTION
89		-	12-245-309 (2)(a)(IV).
90		-	(5) "Professional psychological training program" means a doctoraltraining program that:
91		-	(a) Is a planned program of study that reflects an integration of the
92		-	science and practice of psychology; and
93		-	(b) For applicants receiving their terminal degrees after 1990, is
94		-	designated as a doctoral program in psychology by the Association of State
95		-	and Provincial Psychology Boards or the National Register of Health
96		-	Service Psychologists, or is accredited by the American Psychological
97		-	Association or Canadian Psychological Association "LICENSED
98		-	PSYCHOLOGIST
99		-	" MEANS A PERSON LICENSED PURSUANT TO THIS PART 3.
100		-	(6) "Telepsychology" means the provision of psychological servicesusing telecommunications technologies "NARCOTIC DRUG" HAS THE SAME
101		-	MEANING AS SET FORTH IN SECTION
102		-	18-18-102 (20).
103		-	(7) "P
104		-	RESCRIBING PSYCHOLOGIST " MEANS A LICENSED
105		-	PSYCHOLOGIST WHO HOLDS A PRESCRIPTION CERTIFICATE
106		-	.
107		-	(8) "P
108		-	RESCRIPTION CERTIFICATE" MEANS A DOCUMENT ISSUED BY
109		-	THE BOARD
110		-	, WITH APPROVAL OF THE COLORADO MEDICAL BOARD , TO A
111		-	LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIST THAT PERMITS THE LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIST TO
112		-	PRESCRIBE PSYCHOTROPIC MEDICATIONS PURSUANT TO THIS PART
113		-	3.
114		-	(9) "P
115		-	ROFESSIONAL PSYCHOLOGICAL TRAINING PROGRAM " MEANS A
116		-	DOCTORAL TRAINING PROGRAM THAT
117		-	:
118		-	PAGE 3-HOUSE BILL 23-1071 (a) IS A PLANNED PROGRAM OF STUDY THAT REFLECTS AN
119		-	INTEGRATION OF THE SCIENCE AND PRACTICE OF PSYCHOLOGY
120		-	; AND
121		-	(b) FOR APPLICANTS RECEIVING THEIR TERMINAL DEGREES AFTER
122		-	1990, IS DESIGNATED AS A DOCTORAL PROGRAM IN PSYCHOLOGY BY THE
123		-	ASSOCIATION OF STATE AND PROVINCIAL PSYCHOLOGY BOARDS OR THE
124		-	NATIONAL REGISTER OF HEALTH SERVICE PSYCHOLOGISTS OR IS
125		-	ACCREDITED BY THE
126		-	AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION OR
127		-	CANADIAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION.
128		-	(10) (a) "P
129		-	SYCHOTROPIC MEDICATION " MEANS A CONTROLLED
130		-	SUBSTANCE OR DANGEROUS DRUG
131		-	:
132		-	(I) T
133		-	HAT MAY NOT BE DISPENSED OR ADMINISTERED WITHOUT A
134		-	PRESCRIPTION
135		-	;
136		-	(II) F
137		-	OR WHICH THE PRIMARY INDICATION FOR USE IS APPROVED BY
138		-	THE FEDERAL FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION FOR THE TREATMENT OF
139		-	MENTAL HEALTH DISORDERS
140		-	; AND
141		-	(III) THAT IS LISTED AS A PSYCHOTHERAPEUTIC AGENT IN THE MOST
142		-	RECENT EDITION OF
143		-	"DRUG FACTS AND COMPARISONS" OR IN THE AMERICAN
144		-	HOSPITAL FORMULARY SERVICE DRUG INFORMATION COMPENDIUM
145		-	.
146		-	(b) "P
147		-	SYCHOTROPIC MEDICATION" DOES NOT INCLUDE A NARCOTIC
148		-	DRUG
149		-	.
150		-	(11) "T
151		-	ELEPSYCHOLOGY" MEANS THE PROVISION OF PSYCHOLOGICAL
152		-	SERVICES USING TELECOMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES
153		-	.
154		-	SECTION 4. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 12-245-302, amend
155		-	(2)(a) as follows:
156		-	12-245-302. State board of psychologist examiners - created -
157		-	members - terms. (2) The board consists of seven members who are
158		-	residents of the state of Colorado as follows:
159		-	(a) Four board members must be licensed psychologists, at least two
160		-	of whom shall be engaged in the direct practice of psychology
161		-	AND ONE OF
162		-	WHOM IS A PRESCRIBING PSYCHOLOGIST
163		-	; except that, if, after a good-faith
164		-	PAGE 4-HOUSE BILL 23-1071 attempt, the governor determines that an applicant for membership on the
165		-	board pursuant to this subsection (2)(a) who is engaged in the direct
166		-	practice of psychology
167		-	OR WHO IS A PRESCRIBING PSYCHOLOGIST is not
168		-	available to serve on the board for a particular term, the governor may
169		-	appoint a licensed psychologist who is not engaged in the direct practice of
170		-	psychology
171		-	OR WHO IS NOT A PRESCRIBING PSYCHOLOGIST .
172		-	SECTION 5. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add 12-245-309 as
173		-	follows:
174		-	12-245-309. Prescription authority - psychotropic drugs -
175		-	prescription certificates - requirements - issuance, denial, renewal, and
176		-	revocation of certification - rules. (1) Prescribing and administering
177		-	psychotropic medications. (a) A
178		-	LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIST MAY ONLY
179		-	ADMINISTER OR PRESCRIBE PSYCHOTROPIC MEDICATION TO A PERSON
180		-	PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS AND LIMITATIONS SET FORTH IN THIS
181		-	SECTION
182		-	.
	209	+	13
	210	+	(11) "TELEPSYCHOLOGY" MEANS THE PROVISION OF14
	211	+	PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES USING TELECOMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES .15
	212	+	SECTION 4. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 12-245-302, amend16
	213	+	(2)(a) as follows:17
	214	+	12-245-302. State board of psychologist examiners - created18
	215	+	- members - terms. (2) The board consists of seven members who are19
	216	+	residents of the state of Colorado as follows:20
	217	+	(a) Four board members must be licensed psychologists, at least21
	218	+	two of whom shall be engaged in the direct practice of psychology AND22
	219	+	ONE OF WHOM IS A PRESCRIBING PSYCHOLOGIST; except that, if, after a23
	220	+	good-faith attempt, the governor determines that an applicant for24
	221	+	membership on the board pursuant to this subsection (2)(a) who is25
	222	+	engaged in the direct practice of psychology
	223	+	OR WHO IS A PRESCRIBING26
	224	+	PSYCHOLOGIST is not available to serve on the board for a particular term,27
	225	+	1071
	226	+	-6- the governor may appoint a licensed psychologist who is not engaged in1
	227	+	the direct practice of psychology
	228	+	OR WHO IS NOT A PRESCRIBING2
	229	+	PSYCHOLOGIST.3
	230	+	SECTION 5.
	231	+	In Colorado Revised Statutes, add 12-245-309 as4
	232	+	follows:5
	233	+	12-245-309. Prescription authority - psychotropic drugs -6
	234	+	prescription certificates - requirements - issuance, denial, renewal,7
	235	+	and revocation of certification - rules. (1) Prescribing and8
	236	+	administering psychotropic medications. (a) A
	237	+	LICENSED9
	238	+	PSYCHOLOGIST MAY ONLY ADMINISTER OR PRESCRIBE PSYCHOTROPIC10
	239	+	MEDICATION TO A PERSON PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS AND11
	240	+	LIMITATIONS SET FORTH IN THIS SECTION.12
183	241		(b) A
184		-	LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIST MUST HOLD A PRESCRIPTION
185		-	CERTIFICATE IN ORDER TO PRESCRIBE OR ADMINISTER PSYCHOTROPIC
186		-	MEDICATION
187		-	.
188		-	(2) Prescription certificate. (a) A
189		-	LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIST MAY
190		-	APPLY TO THE BOARD FOR A PRESCRIPTION CERTIFICATE IN THE FORM AND
191		-	MANNER APPROVED BY THE BOARD
192		-	. THE APPLICANT MUST INCLUDE
193		-	SATISFACTORY EVIDENCE THAT THE APPLICANT
194		-	:
	242	+	LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIST MUST HOLD
	243	+	A PRESCRIPTION13
	244	+	CERTIFICATE IN ORDER TO PRESCRIBE OR ADMINISTER PSYCHOTROPIC14
	245	+	MEDICATION.15
	246	+	(2) Prescription certificate. (a) A LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIST MAY16
	247	+	APPLY TO THE BOARD FOR A PRESCRIPTION CERTIFICATE IN THE FORM17
	248	+	AND MANNER APPROVED BY THE BOARD . THE APPLICANT MUST INCLUDE18
	249	+	SATISFACTORY EVIDENCE THAT THE APPLICANT :19
195	250		(I) H
196		-	AS COMPLETED A DOCTORAL PROGRAM IN PSYCHOLOGY FROM
197		-	AN APPROVED SCHOOL OR FROM A DOCTORAL PROGRAM THAT WAS NOT
198		-	ACCREDITED AT THE TIME OF THE APPLICANT
199		-	'S GRADUATION BUT MEETS THE
200		-	PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS APPROVED BY THE BOARD
201		-	;
	251	+	AS COMPLETED A DOCTORAL PROGRAM IN PSYCHOLOGY FROM20 AN APPROVED SCHOOL OR FROM A DOC TORAL PROGRAM THAT WAS NOT21
	252	+	ACCREDITED AT THE TIME OF THE APPLICANT 'S GRADUATION BUT MEETS22
	253	+	THE PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS APPROVED BY THE BOARD ;23
202	254		(II) H
203		-	AS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED A MASTER OF SCIENCE IN A
204		-	CLINICAL PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY PROGRAM THAT IS DESIGNATED BY THE
205		-	AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION OR ANY EDUCATION AS SET
206		-	FORTH IN RULES PROMULGATED BY THE BOARD WITH APPROVAL OF THE
207		-	COLORADO MEDICAL BOARD AND THAT CONSISTS OF DIDACTIC INSTRUCTION
208		-	OF AT LEAST FOUR HUNDRED FIFTY CLASSROOM HOURS IN AT LEAST THE
209		-	FOLLOWING CORE AREAS OF INSTRUCTION
210		-	:
211		-	PAGE 5-HOUSE BILL 23-1071 (A) NEUROSCIENCE;
	255	+	AS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED A MASTER OF SCIENCE IN A24
	256	+	CLINICAL PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY PROGRAM THAT IS DESIGNATED BY THE25
	257	+	A
	258	+	MERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION OR
	259	+	ANY EDUCATION AS SET26
	260	+	FORTH IN RULES PROMULGATED BY THE BOARD WITH APPROVAL OF THE27
	261	+	1071
	262	+	-7- COLORADO MEDICAL BOARD AND THAT CONSISTS OF DIDACTIC1
	263	+	INSTRUCTION OF AT LEAST FOUR HUNDRED FIFTY CLASSROOM HOURS IN AT2
	264	+	LEAST THE FOLLOWING CORE AREAS OF INSTRUCTION :3
	265	+	(A) N
	266	+	EUROSCIENCE;4
212	267		(B) P
213		-	HARMACOLOGY;
	268	+	HARMACOLOGY;5
214	269		(C) P
215		-	SYCHOPHARMACOLOGY ;
	270	+	SYCHOPHARMACOLOGY ;6
216	271		(D) P
217		-	HYSIOLOGY;
	272	+	HYSIOLOGY;7
218	273		(E) P
219		-	ATHOPHYSIOLOGY;
	274	+	ATHOPHYSIOLOGY;8
220	275		(F) A
221		-	PPROPRIATE AND RELEVANT PHYSICAL AND ~~LABORATORY~~
222		-	ASSESSMENT
223		-	;
	276	+	PPROPRIATE AND RELEVANT PHYSICAL AND LABORATORY9
	277	+	ASSESSMENT;
	278	+	10
224	279		(G) C
225	280		LINICAL PHARMACOTHERAPEUTICS ; AND
226		-	(H) BASIC SCIENCES, INCLUDING GENERAL BIOLOGY, MICROBIOLOGY,
227		-	CELL AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY , HUMAN ANATOMY, HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY,
228		-	BIOCHEMISTRY, AND GENETICS, AS PART OF OR PRIOR TO ENROLLMENT IN A
229		-	MASTER OF SCIENCE DEGREE PROGRAM IN CLINICAL
230		-	PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY
231		-	.
	281	+	11
	282	+	(H) B
	283	+	ASIC SCIENCES, INCLUDING GENERAL BIOLOGY ,
	284	+	12
	285	+	MICROBIOLOGY, CELL AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY , HUMAN ANATOMY ,13
	286	+	HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY, BIOCHEMISTRY, AND GENETICS, AS PART OF OR PRIOR14
	287	+	TO ENROLLMENT IN A MASTER OF SCIENCE DEGREE PROGRAM IN CLINICAL15
	288	+	PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY .16
232	289		(III) H
233		-	AS PASSED THE PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY EXAMINATION ~~FOR~~
234		-	PSYCHOLOGISTS DEVELOPED BY THE
235		-	~~ASSOCIATION OF STATE AND~~
236		-	~~PROVINCIAL~~ PSYCHOLOGY BOARDS, OR ITS SUCCESSOR ORGANIZATION;
	290	+	AS PASSED THE PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY EXAMINATION FOR17
	291	+	PSYCHOLOGISTS DEVELOPED BY THE ASSOCIATION OF STATE AND18
	292	+	P
	293	+	ROVINCIAL PSYCHOLOGY BOARDS, OR ITS SUCCESSOR ORGANIZATION;19
237	294		(IV) H
238		-	AS BEEN CERTIFIED BY EACH OF THE APPLICANT 'S
239		-	INDEPENDENTLY LICENSED PRESCRIBING PHYSICIANS AS HAVING
240		-	SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED
241		-	, IN NOT LESS THAN TWELVE MONTHS BUT NO
242		-	MORE THAN TWENTY
243		-	-FOUR MONTHS, A SUPERVISED AND RELEVANT CLINICAL
244		-	EXPERIENCE APPROVED BY THE BOARD AND THE
245		-	COLORADO MEDICAL BOARD
246		-	THAT CONSISTS OF
247		-	:
	295	+	AS BEEN CERTIFIED BY EACH OF THE APPLICANT 'S20
	296	+	INDEPENDENTLY LICENSED PRESCRIBING PHYSICIANS
	297	+	AS HAVING21
	298	+	SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED , IN NOT LESS THAN TWELVE MONTHS BUT NO22
	299	+	MORE THAN TWENTY-FOUR MONTHS, A SUPERVISED AND RELEVANT23
	300	+	CLINICAL EXPERIENCE APPROVED BY THE BOARD AND THE COLORADO24
	301	+	MEDICAL BOARD THAT CONSISTS OF :25
	302	+	(A) A ONE-TO-ONE, IN-PERSON SUPERVISED PRACTICUM, OF AT26
	303	+	LEAST SEVEN HUNDRED FIFTY HOURS TREATING AT LEAST ONE HUNDRED27
	304	+	1071
	305	+	-8- FIFTY CLIENTS WITH MENTAL HEALTH DISORDERS UNDER THE SUPERVISION1
	306	+	OF ANY ONE OR A COMBINATION OF APPROPRIATELY TRAINED2
	307	+	INDEPENDENTLY LICENSED PRESCRIBING PHYSICIANS WHO HAVE BEEN3
	308	+	DETERMINED BY THE BOARD AND THE COLORADO MEDICAL BOARD AS4
	309	+	COMPETENT TO TRAIN THE APPLICANT IN THE TREATMENT OF A DIVERSE5
	310	+	CLIENT POPULATION;6
	311	+	(B) INCLUDED IN THE SEVEN HUNDRED FIFTY HOURS REQUIRED IN7
	312	+	SUBSECTION (2)(a)(IV)(A) OF THIS SECTION, AT LEAST AN EIGHTY-HOUR8
	313	+	PRACTICUM IN OBSERVATIONAL CLINICAL ASSESSMENT AND9
	314	+	PATHOPHYSIOLOGY UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF AN INDEPENDENTLY10
	315	+	LICENSED PRESCRIBING PHYSICIAN; AND11
	316	+	(C) IF THE LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIST IS WORKING WITH PATIENTS12
	317	+	UNDER EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE OR OVER SIXTY -FIVE YEARS OF AGE, AT13
	318	+	LEAST TWO HUNDRED FIFTY OF THE SEVEN HUNDRED FIFTY HOURS14
	319	+	REQUIRED IN SUBSECTION (2)(a)(IV)(A) OF THIS SECTION UNDER THE15
	320	+	SUPERVISION OF ONE OR MORE INDEPENDENTLY LICENSED PRESCRIBING16
	321	+	PHYSICIANS WHO WORK WITH PATIENTS UNDER EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE17
	322	+	OR OVER SIXTY-FIVE YEARS OF AGE, WHICHEVER IS APPLICABLE, IF THE18
	323	+	LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIST IS WORKING WITH SUCH PATIENTS ;19
	324	+	20
	325	+	(V) HAS SUCCESSFULLY UNDERGONE A PROCESS OF INDEPENDENT21
	326	+	PEER REVIEW AS SET FORTH IN RULE OF THE BOARD AND APPROVED BY THE22
	327	+	COLORADO MEDICAL BOARD ;23
	328	+	(VI) MAINTAINS COMMERCIAL PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY24
	329	+	INSURANCE WITH AN INSURER AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE25
	330	+	OR AN ELIGIBLE NONADM ITTED INSURER AUTHORIZED TO PROVIDE26
	331	+	INSURANCE PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 5 OF TITLE 10 IN A MINIMUM27
	332	+	1071
	333	+	-9- INDEMNITY AMOUNT OF ONE MILLION DOLLARS PER INCIDENT AND THREE1
	334	+	MILLION DOLLARS ANNUAL AGGREGATE PER YEAR ; AND2
	335	+	(VII) MEETS ALL OTHER REQUIREMENTS AS DETERMINED BY THE3
	336	+	BOARD.4
	337	+	(b) T
	338	+	HE BOARD SHALL ISSUE A PRESCRIPTION CERTIFICATE TO AN5
	339	+	APPLICANT WHO THE BOARD DETERMINES HAS MET THE REQUIREMENTS OF6
	340	+	SUBSECTION
	341	+	(2)(a) OF THIS SECTION. A LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIST WITH A7
	342	+	PRESCRIPTION CERTIFICATE MAY PRESCRIBE AND ADMINISTER8
	343	+	PSYCHOTROPIC MEDICATION TO A PERSON IF THE LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIST :9
	344	+	(I) H
	345	+	OLDS A CURRENT LICENSE IN GOOD STANDING TO PRACTICE10
	346	+	PSYCHOLOGY IN THIS STATE;11
	347	+	(II) M
	348	+	AINTAINS THE COMMERCIAL PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY12
	349	+	INSURANCE REQUIRED BY SUBSECTION
	350	+	(2)(a)(VI) OF THIS SECTION; AND13
	351	+	(III) COMPLETES AT LEAST FORTY HOURS OF CONTINUING14
	352	+	EDUCATION EVERY TWO YEARS IN THE AREAS OF PHARMACOLOGY AND15
	353	+	PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY FOR PRESCRIBING PSYCHOLOGISTS OR A GREATER16
	354	+	AMOUNT AS REQUIRED BY THE BOARD .17
	355	+	(3) Prescription certificate by endorsement. U PON PAYMENT OF18
	356	+	THE REQUIRED LICENSING FEES AND APPROVAL OF THE APPLICATION FOR19
	357	+	A PRESCRIPTION CERTIFICATE BY ENDORSEMENT , THE BOARD MAY CERTIFY20
	358	+	BY ENDORSEMENT AND GRANT A PRESCRIPTION CERTIFICATE TO AN21
	359	+	APPLICANT WHO HAS:22
248	360		(a) A
249		-	ONE-TO-ONE, IN-PERSON SUPERVISED PRACTICUM, OF AT LEAST
250		-	SEVEN HUNDRED FIFTY HOURS TREATING AT LEAST ONE HUNDRED FIFTY
251		-	CLIENTS WITH MENTAL HEALTH DISORDERS UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF ANY
252		-	ONE OR A COMBINATION OF APPROPRIATELY TRAINED INDEPENDENTLY
253		-	LICENSED PRESCRIBING PHYSICIANS WHO HAVE BEEN DETERMINED BY THE
254		-	BOARD AND THE
255		-	COLORADO MEDICAL BOARD AS COMPETENT TO TRAIN THE
256		-	APPLICANT IN THE TREATMENT OF A DIVERSE CLIENT POPULATION
257		-	;
258		-	PAGE 6-HOUSE BILL 23-1071 (B) INCLUDED IN THE SEVEN HUNDRED FIFTY HOURS REQUIRED IN
259		-	SUBSECTION
260		-	(2)(a)(IV)(A) OF THIS SECTION, AT LEAST AN EIGHTY-HOUR
261		-	PRACTICUM IN OBSERVATIONAL CLINICAL ASSESSMENT AND
262		-	PATHOPHYSIOLOGY UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF AN INDEPENDENTLY
263		-	LICENSED PRESCRIBING PHYSICIAN
264		-	; AND
265		-	(C) IF THE LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIST IS WORKING WITH PATIENTS
266		-	UNDER EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE OR OVER SIXTY
267		-	-FIVE YEARS OF AGE, AT
268		-	LEAST TWO HUNDRED FIFTY OF THE SEVEN HUNDRED FIFTY HOURS REQUIRED
269		-	IN SUBSECTION
270		-	(2)(a)(IV)(A) OF THIS SECTION UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF
271		-	ONE OR MORE INDEPENDENTLY LICENSED PRESCRIBING PHYSICIANS WHO
272		-	WORK WITH PATIENTS UNDER EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE OR OVER SIXTY
273		-	-FIVE
274		-	YEARS OF AGE
275		-	, WHICHEVER IS APPLICABLE, IF THE LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIST
276		-	IS WORKING WITH SUCH PATIENTS
277		-	;
278		-	(V) H
279		-	AS SUCCESSFULLY UNDERGONE A PROCESS OF INDEPENDENT
280		-	PEER REVIEW AS SET FORTH IN RULE OF THE BOARD AND APPROVED BY THE
281		-	COLORADO MEDICAL BOARD ;
282		-	(VI) M
283		-	AINTAINS COMMERCIAL PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY INSURANCE
284		-	WITH AN INSURER AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE OR AN
285		-	ELIGIBLE NONADMITTED INSURER AUTHORIZED TO PROVIDE INSURANCE
286		-	PURSUANT TO ARTICLE
287		-	5 OF TITLE 10 IN A MINIMUM INDEMNITY AMOUNT OF
288		-	ONE MILLION DOLLARS PER INCIDENT AND THREE MILLION DOLLARS ANNUAL
289		-	AGGREGATE PER YEAR
290		-	; AND
291		-	(VII) MEETS ALL OTHER REQUIREMENTS AS DETERMINED BY THE
292		-	BOARD
293		-	.
294		-	(b) T
295		-	HE BOARD SHALL ISSUE A PRESCRIPTION CERTIFICATE TO AN
296		-	APPLICANT WHO THE BOARD DETERMINES HAS MET THE REQUIREMENTS OF
297		-	SUBSECTION
298		-	(2)(a) OF THIS SECTION. A LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIST WITH A
299		-	PRESCRIPTION CERTIFICATE MAY PRESCRIBE AND ADMINISTER PSYCHOTROPIC
300		-	MEDICATION TO A PERSON IF THE LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIST
301		-	:
302		-	(I) H
303		-	OLDS A CURRENT LICENSE IN GOOD STANDING TO PRACTICE
304		-	PSYCHOLOGY IN THIS STATE
305		-	;
306		-	(II) M
307		-	AINTAINS THE COMMERCIAL PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY
308		-	INSURANCE REQUIRED BY SUBSECTION
309		-	(2)(a)(VI) OF THIS SECTION; AND
310		-	PAGE 7-HOUSE BILL 23-1071 (III) COMPLETES AT LEAST FORTY HOURS OF CONTINUING
311		-	EDUCATION EVERY TWO YEARS IN THE AREAS OF PHARMACOLOGY AND
312		-	PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY FOR PRESCRIBING PSYCHOLOGISTS OR A GREATER
313		-	AMOUNT AS REQUIRED BY THE BOARD
314		-	.
315		-	(3) Prescription certificate by endorsement. U
316		-	PON PAYMENT OF
317		-	THE REQUIRED LICENSING FEES AND APPROVAL OF THE APPLICATION FOR A
318		-	PRESCRIPTION CERTIFICATE BY ENDORSEMENT
319		-	, THE BOARD MAY CERTIFY BY
320		-	ENDORSEMENT AND GRANT A PRESCRIPTION CERTIFICATE TO AN APPLICANT
321		-	WHO HAS
322		-	:
323		-	(a) A
324		-	CURRENT LICENSE IN GOOD STANDING TO PRACTICE
325		-	PSYCHOLOGY FROM ANOTHER STATE
326		-	; AND
327		-	(b) (I) UNRESTRICTED PRESCRIPTIVE AUTHORITY FROM ANOTHER
328		-	STATE THAT IMPOSES THE EDUCATION
329		-	, SUPERVISION, AND TRAINING
330		-	REQUIREMENTS REQUIRED BY THIS SECTION AND BY RULE OF THE BOARD
331		-	; OR
332		-	(II) TRAINING FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
333		-	PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY DEMONSTRATION PROJECT FOR LICENSED
334		-	PSYCHOLOGISTS OR OTHER SIMILAR PROGRAM THAT IMPOSES THE
335		-	EDUCATION
336		-	, SUPERVISION, AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS REQUIRED BY THIS
337		-	SECTION AND BY RULE OF THE BOARD
338		-	.
339		-	(4) Rules. T
340		-	HE BOARD MAY PROMULGATE RULES TO :
	361	+	CURRENT LICENSE IN GOOD STANDING TO PRACTICE23
	362	+	PSYCHOLOGY FROM ANOTHER STATE ; AND24
	363	+	(b) (I) U
	364	+	NRESTRICTED PRESCRIPTIVE AUTHORITY FROM ANOTHER25
	365	+	STATE THAT IMPOSES THE EDUCATION , SUPERVISION, AND TRAINING26
	366	+	REQUIREMENTS REQUIRED BY THIS SECTION AND BY RULE OF THE BOARD ;27
	367	+	1071
	368	+	-10- OR1
	369	+	(II) T
	370	+	RAINING FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF2
	371	+	DEFENSE PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY DEMONSTRATION PROJECT FOR3
	372	+	LICENSED PSYCHOLOGISTS OR OTHER SIMILAR PROGRAM THAT IMPOSES4
	373	+	THE EDUCATION, SUPERVISION, AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS REQUIRED5
	374	+	BY THIS SECTION AND BY RULE OF THE BOARD .6(4) Rules. T HE BOARD MAY PROMULGATE RULES TO :7
341	375		(a) I
342		-	MPLEMENT PROCEDURES FOR OBTAINING A PRESCRIPTION
343		-	CERTIFICATE AND RENEWALS FOR THE CERTIFICATES
344		-	; AND
345		-	(b) IN ADDITION TO THE GROUNDS FOR DISCIPLINE IN SECTION
346		-	12-245-224, ESTABLISH THE GROUNDS FOR DENIAL , SUSPENSION, AND
347		-	REVOCATION OF A PRESCRIPTION CERTIFICATE
348		-	, INCLUDING FOR THE
349		-	SUSPENSION OF A LICENSE TO PRACTICE PSYCHOLOGY UPON THE SUSPENSION
350		-	OR REVOCATION OF A CERTIFICATE
351		-	.
352		-	(5) Prescribing and administering practices. (a) A
353		-	PRESCRIBING
354		-	PSYCHOLOGIST MAY
355		-	:
	376	+	MPLEMENT PROCEDURES FOR OBTAINING
	377	+	A PRESCRIPTION8
	378	+	CERTIFICATE AND RENEWALS FOR THE CERTIFICATES ; AND9
	379	+	(b) I
	380	+	N ADDITION TO THE GROUNDS FOR DISCIPLINE IN SECTION10
	381	+	12-245-224,
	382	+	ESTABLISH THE GROUNDS FOR DENIAL , SUSPENSION, AND11
	383	+	REVOCATION OF A PRESCRIPTION CERTIFICATE, INCLUDING FOR THE12
	384	+	SUSPENSION OF A LICENSE TO PRACTICE PSYCHOLOGY UPON THE13
	385	+	SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF A CERTIFICATE .14
	386	+	(5) Prescribing and administering practices. (a) A PRESCRIBING15
	387	+	PSYCHOLOGIST MAY:16
356	388		(I) P
357		-	RESCRIBE PSYCHOTROPIC MEDICATION THROUGH THE USE OF
358		-	TELEPSYCHOLOGY
359		-	; AND
360		-	PAGE 8-HOUSE BILL 23-1071 (II) PRESCRIBE AND ADMINISTER PSYCHOTROPIC MEDICATION WITHIN
361		-	THE RECOGNIZED SCOPE OF PRACTICE
362		-	, INCLUDING ORDERING AND REVIEWING
363		-	LABORATORY TESTS IN CONJUNCTION WITH A PRESCRIPTION FOR THE
364		-	TREATMENT OF A MENTAL HEALTH DISORDER
365		-	.
	389	+	RESCRIBE PSYCHOTROPIC MEDICATION THROUGH THE USE OF17
	390	+	TELEPSYCHOLOGY; AND18
	391	+	(II) P
	392	+	RESCRIBE AND ADMINISTER PSYCHOTROPIC MEDICATION19
	393	+	WITHIN THE RECOGNIZED SCOPE OF PRACTICE , INCLUDING ORDERING AND20
	394	+	REVIEWING LABORATORY TESTS IN CONJUNCTION WITH A PRESCRIPTION21
	395	+	FOR THE TREATMENT OF A MENTAL HEALTH DISORDER .22
366	396		(b) W
367		-	HEN PRESCRIBING A PSYCHOTROPIC MEDICATION FOR A
	397	+	HEN PRESCRIBING A PSYCHOTROPIC MEDICATION FOR A23
368	398		PATIENT
369		-	, THE PRESCRIBING PSYCHOLOGIST SHALL MAINTAIN AN ONGOING
370		-	COLLABORATIVE RELATIONSHIP WITH THE PHYSICIAN WHO OVERSEES THE
371		-	PATIENT
372		-	'S GENERAL MEDICAL CARE TO ENSURE THAT NECESSARY MEDICAL
373		-	EXAMINATIONS ARE CONDUCTED
374		-	, THE PSYCHOTROPIC MEDICATION IS
375		-	APPROPRIATE FOR THE PATIENT
376		-	'S MEDICAL CONDITION, AND SIGNIFICANT
377		-	CHANGES IN THE PATIENT
378		-	'S MEDICAL OR PSYCHOLOGICAL CONDITIONS ARE
379		-	DISCUSSED
380		-	.
	399	+	, THE PRESCRIBING PSYCHOLOGIST SHALL MAINTAIN AN24
	400	+	ONGOING COLLABORATIVE RELATIONSHIP WITH THE PHYSICIAN WHO25
	401	+	OVERSEES THE PATIENT'S GENERAL MEDICAL CARE TO ENSURE THAT26
	402	+	NECESSARY MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS ARE CONDUCTED , THE27
	403	+	1071
	404	+	-11- PSYCHOTROPIC MEDICATION IS APPROPRIATE FOR THE PATIENT 'S MEDICAL1
	405	+	CONDITION, AND SIGNIFICANT CHANGES IN THE PATIENT 'S MEDICAL OR2
	406	+	PSYCHOLOGICAL CONDITIONS ARE DISCUSSED .3
381	407		(c) (I) A
382		-	PRESCRIBING PSYCHOLOGIST SHALL OBTAIN A RELEASE OF
383		-	INFORMATION FROM A PATIENT OR THE PATIENT
384		-	'S LEGAL GUARDIAN
385		-	AUTHORIZING THE PSYCHOLOGIST TO CONTACT THE PATIENT
386		-	'S PRIMARY
387		-	TREATING PHYSICIAN
388		-	, AS REQUIRED BY LAW.
	408	+	PRESCRIBING PSYCHOLOGIST
	409	+	SHALL OBTAIN A RELEASE4
	410	+	OF INFORMATION FROM A PATIENT OR THE PATIENT 'S LEGAL GUARDIAN5
	411	+	AUTHORIZING THE PSYCHOLOGIST TO CONTACT THE PATIENT 'S PRIMARY6
	412	+	TREATING PHYSICIAN, AS REQUIRED BY LAW.7
389	413		(II) I
390		-	F A PATIENT OR THE PATIENT'S LEGAL GUARDIAN REFUSES TO
391		-	SIGN A RELEASE OF INFORMATION FOR THE PATIENT
392		-	'S PRIMARY TREATING
393		-	PHYSICIAN WHO OVERSEES THE PATIENT
394		-	, THE PRESCRIBING PSYCHOLOGIST
395		-	SHALL
396		-	:
	414	+	F A PATIENT OR THE PATIENT'S
	415	+	LEGAL GUARDIAN REFUSES TO8
	416	+	SIGN A RELEASE OF INFORMATION FOR THE PATIENT 'S PRIMARY TREATING9
	417	+	PHYSICIAN WHO OVERSEES THE PATIENT, THE PRESCRIBING PSYCHOLOGIST10
	418	+	SHALL:11
397	419		(A) I
398		-	NFORM THE CLIENT OR THE CLIENT 'S LEGAL GUARDIAN ~~THAT~~
399		-	THE PSYCHOLOGIST CANNOT TREAT THE PATIENT ~~PHARMACOLOGICALLY~~
400		-	~~WITHOUT AN ONGOING COLLABORATIVE RELATIONSHIP WITH THE CLIENT~~
401		-	'S
402		-	PRIMARY TREATING PHYSICIAN
403		-	~~; AND~~
404		-	~~(B) REFER~~ THE PATIENT ~~TO ANOTHER PRESCRIBER WHO IS NOT~~
405		-	~~REQUIRED~~ TO ~~MAINTAIN AN ONGOING COLLABORATIVE RELATIONSHIP WITH~~
406		-	~~A PHYSICIAN~~
407		-	.
	420	+	NFORM THE CLIENT OR THE CLIENT'S LEGAL GUARDIAN THAT12
	421	+	THE PSYCHOLOGIST CANNOT TREAT THE PATIENT
	422	+	PHARMACOLOGICALLY13
	423	+	WITHOUT AN ONGOING COLLABORATIVE RELATIONSHIP WITH THE CLIENT 'S14
	424	+	PRIMARY TREATING PHYSICIAN; AND15
	425	+	(B) R
	426	+	EFER THE PATIENT
	427	+	TO ANOTHER PRESCRIBER WHO IS NOT16
	428	+	REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN AN ONGOING COLLABORATIVE RELATIONSHIP17
	429	+	WITH A PHYSICIAN.18
408	430		(III) B
409	431		EFORE PRESCRIBING OR ADMINISTERING A PSYCHOTROPIC
410		-	MEDICATION TO A PATIENT
411		-	, A PRESCRIBING PSYCHOLOGIST SHALL
412		-	COMMUNICATE TO THE PATIENT
413		-	'S PRIMARY TREATING PHYSICIAN THE INTENT
414		-	TO PRESCRIBE OR ADMINISTER THE MEDICATION AND MUST RECEIVE
415		-	ELECTRONIC WRITTEN AGREEMENT FROM THE PHYSICIAN THAT THE
416		-	PRESCRIPTION FOR OR ADMINISTERING OF THE MEDICATION IS APPROPRIATE
417		-	.
418		-	PAGE 9-HOUSE BILL 23-1071 (IV) IF A PATIENT DOES NOT HAVE A PRIMARY TREATING
419		-	HEALTH
420		-	-CARE PROVIDER WHO IS A LICENSED PHYSICIAN , THE PRESCRIBING
421		-	PSYCHOLOGIST SHALL REFER THE PATIENT TO A LICENSED PHYSICIAN PRIOR
422		-	TO PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGICAL TREATMENT
423		-	. THE PSYCHOLOGIST MUST
424		-	RECEIVE THE RESULTS OF THE LICENSED PHYSICIAN
425		-	'S ASSESSMENT AND
426		-	SHALL CONTACT THE LICENSED PHYSICIAN WHO CONDUCTED THE
427		-	ASSESSMENT PRIOR TO PRESCRIBING A PSYCHOTROPIC MEDICATION TO THE
428		-	PATIENT
429		-	.
	432	+	19
	433	+	MEDICATION TO A PATIENT , A PRESCRIBING PSYCHOLOGIST SHALL20
	434	+	COMMUNICATE TO THE PATIENT 'S PRIMARY TREATING PHYSICIAN THE21
	435	+	INTENT TO PRESCRIBE OR ADMINISTER THE MEDICATION AND MUST22
	436	+	RECEIVE ELECTRONIC WRITTEN AGREEMENT FROM THE PHYSICIAN THAT23
	437	+	THE PRESCRIPTION FOR OR ADMINISTERING OF THE MEDICATION IS24
	438	+	APPROPRIATE.25
	439	+	(IV) I
	440	+	F A PATIENT
	441	+	DOES NOT HAVE A PRIMARY TREATING26
	442	+	HEALTH-CARE PROVIDER WHO IS A LICENSED PHYSICIAN, THE PRESCRIBING27
	443	+	1071
	444	+	-12- PSYCHOLOGIST SHALL REFER THE PATIENT TO A LICENSED PHYSICIAN1
	445	+	PRIOR TO PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGICAL TREATMENT . THE PSYCHOLOGIST2
	446	+	MUST RECEIVE THE RESULTS OF THE LICENSED PHYSICIAN 'S ASSESSMENT3
	447	+	AND SHALL CONTACT THE LICENSED PHYSICIAN WHO CONDUCTED THE4
	448	+	ASSESSMENT PRIOR TO PRESCRIBING A PSYCHOTROPIC MEDICATION TO THE5
	449	+	PATIENT.6
430	450		(V) O
431		-	NCE A COLLABORATIVE RELATIONSHIP IS ESTABLISHED WITH
432		-	THE PRIMARY TREATING PHYSICIAN TO WHOM THE PSYCHOLOGIST REFERS
433		-	THE PATIENT PURSUANT TO SUBSECTION
434		-	(5)(c)(IV) OF THIS SECTION, THE
435		-	PRESCRIBING PSYCHOLOGIST SHALL MAINTAIN AND DOCUMENT THE
436		-	COLLABORATIVE RELATIONSHIP TO ENSURE THAT RELEVANT INFORMATION
437		-	IS EXCHANGED ACCURATELY AND IN A TIMELY MANNER
438		-	. THE ONGOING
439		-	COLLABORATIVE RELATIONSHIP MUST BE MAINTAINED ACCORDING TO THE
440		-	FOLLOWING
441		-	:
	451	+	NCE A COLLABORATIVE RELATIONSHIP IS ESTABLISHED WITH7
	452	+
	453	+	THE PRIMARY TREATING PHYSICIAN TO WHOM THE PSYCHOLOGIST8
	454	+	REFERS THE PATIENT PURSUANT TO SUBSECTION (5)(c)(IV) OF THIS9
	455	+	SECTION, THE PRESCRIBING PSYCHOLOGIST SHALL MAINTAIN AND10
	456	+	DOCUMENT THE COLLABORATIVE RELATIONSHIP TO ENSURE THAT11
	457	+	RELEVANT INFORMATION IS EXC HANGED ACCURATELY AND IN A TIMELY12
	458	+	MANNER. THE ONGOING COLLABORATIVE RELATIONSHIP MUST BE13
	459	+	MAINTAINED ACCORDING TO THE FOLLOWING :14
442	460		(A) A
443		-	PRESCRIBING PSYCHOLOGIST SHALL NOTIFY THE PRIMARY
444		-	TREATING PHYSICIAN TO WHOM THE PSYCHOLOGIST REFERS THE CLIENT
445		-	PURSUANT TO SUBSECTION
446		-	(5)(c)(IV) OF THIS SECTION IF THE PATIENT
447		-	EXPERIENCES ADVERSE EFFECTS FROM MEDICATIONS PRESCRIBED BY THE
448		-	PSYCHOLOGIST THAT MAY BE RELATED TO THE PATIENT
449		-	'S MEDICAL
450		-	CONDITION FOR WHICH THE PATIENT IS BEING TREATED BY THE PRIMARY
451		-	TREATING PHYSICIAN
452		-	;
	461	+	PRESCRIBING PSYCHOLOGIST
	462	+	SHALL NOTIFY THE 15
	463	+	PRIMARY TREATING PHYSICIAN TO WHOM THE PSYCHOLOGIST REFERS THE16
	464	+	CLIENT PURSUANT TO SUBSECTION (5)(c)(IV) OF THIS SECTION IF THE17
	465	+	PATIENT EXPERIENCES ADVERSE EFFECTS FROM MEDICATIONS PRESCRIBED18
	466	+	BY THE PSYCHOLOGIST THAT MAY BE RELATED TO THE PATIENT 'S MEDICAL19
	467	+	CONDITION FOR WHICH THE PATIENT IS BEING TREATED BY THE PRIMARY20
	468	+	TREATING PHYSICIAN;21
453	469		(B) A
454		-	PRESCRIBING PSYCHOLOGIST SHALL NOTIFY THE PRIMARY
455		-	TREATING PHYSICIAN TO WHOM THE PSYCHOLOGIST REFERS THE PATIENT
456		-	PURSUANT TO SUBSECTION
457		-	(5)(c)(IV) OF THIS SECTION REGARDING RESULTS
458		-	OF LABORATORY TESTS RELATED TO THE MEDICAL CARE OF THE PATIENT
459		-	THAT HAVE BEEN ORDERED BY THE PSYCHOLOGIST IN CONJUNCTION WITH
460		-	PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGICAL TREATMENT
461		-	; AND
462		-	(C) A PRESCRIBING PSYCHOLOGIST SHALL NOTIFY A PRIMARY
463		-	TREATING PHYSICIAN TO WHOM THE PSYCHOLOGIST REFERS THE PATIENT
464		-	PURSUANT TO SUBSECTION
465		-	(5)(c)(IV) OF THIS SECTION AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
466		-	OF ANY CHANGE IN THE PATIENT
467		-	'S PSYCHOLOGICAL CONDITION THAT MAY
468		-	AFFECT THE MEDICAL TREATMENT BEING PROVIDED BY THE PHYSICIAN
469		-	.
	470	+	PRESCRIBING PSYCHOLOGIST
	471	+	SHALL NOTIFY THE PRIMARY22
	472	+	TREATING PHYSICIAN TO WHOM THE PSYCHOLOGIST REFERS THE PATIENT23
	473	+	PURSUANT TO SUBSECTION (5)(c)(IV) OF THIS SECTION REGARDING24
	474	+	RESULTS OF LABORATORY TESTS RELATED TO THE MEDICAL CARE OF THE25
	475	+	PATIENT THAT HAVE BEEN ORDERED BY THE PSYCHOLOGIST IN26
	476	+	CONJUNCTION WITH PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGICAL TREATMENT ; AND27
	477	+	1071
	478	+	-13- (C) A PRESCRIBING PSYCHOLOGIST SHALL NOTIFY A 1
	479	+	PRIMARY TREATING PHYSICIAN TO WHOM THE PSYCHOLOGIST REFERS THE2
	480	+	PATIENT PURSUANT TO SUBSECTION (6)(c)(IV) OF THIS SECTION AS SOON3
	481	+	AS POSSIBLE OF ANY CHANGE IN THE PATIENT 'S PSYCHOLOGICAL4
	482	+	CONDITION THAT MAY AFFECT THE MEDICAL TREATMENT BEING PROVIDED5
	483	+	BY THE PHYSICIAN.6
470	484		(d) I
471		-	N ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 12-245-203, A PRESCRIBING
472		-	PAGE 10-HOUSE BILL 23-1071 PSYCHOLOGIST SHALL NOT PRESCRIBE MEDICATION TO A PATIENT UNLESS IT
473		-	IS WITHIN THE PRESCRIBING PSYCHOLOGIST
474		-	'S SCOPE OF TRAINING ,
475		-	EXPERIENCE, AND COMPETENCE.
476		-	(6) Complaints. T
477		-	HE COLORADO MEDICAL BOARD SHALL REVIEW
478		-	COMPLAINTS IN THE NORMAL COURSE OF BUSINESS AND MAKE
479		-	RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD REGARDING VIOLATIONS OF THIS
480		-	SECTION AND DISCIPLINARY ACTION TO BE TAKEN BY THE BOARD
481		-	, IF
482		-	APPLICABLE
483		-	.
484		-	(7) Prescription information. T
485		-	HE ENTITY THAT DISPENSES A
486		-	PRESCRIPTION FOR A PSYCHOTROPIC MEDICATION WRITTEN BY A
487		-	PRESCRIBING PSYCHOLOGIST SHALL COMPLY WITH APPLICABLE STATE AND
488		-	FEDERAL LAWS
489		-	.
490		-	(8) Disclosure. A
491		-	PRESCRIBING PSYCHOLOGIST SHALL DISCLOSE TO
492		-	EACH PATIENT TO WHOM THE PSYCHOLOGIST PRESCRIBES A PSYCHOTROPIC
493		-	MEDICATION THAT THE PSYCHOLOGIST IS NOT A PHYSICIAN LICENSED TO
494		-	PRACTICE MEDICINE
495		-	, AND WILL BE SHARING INFORMATION REGARDING THE
496		-	DELIVERY OF PRESCRIBING SERVICES TO THE PATIENT
497		-	'S PRIMARY TREATING
498		-	HEALTH
499		-	-CARE PROVIDER AS REQUIRED BY LAW . THE DISCLOSURE MUST BE
500		-	IN WRITING
501		-	, SIGNED BY THE PATIENT, AND KEPT IN THE PATIENT'S RECORD ON
502		-	FILE WITH THE PSYCHOLOGIST
503		-	.
504		-	(9) A
505		-	PRESCRIBING PSYCHOLOGIST SHALL NOT PRESCRIBE ANY DRUG
506		-	TO A PERSON UNDER EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE WITHOUT INFORMED CONSENT
507		-	FROM THE PARENT OR GUARDIAN OF SUCH PERSON
508		-	.
	485	+	N ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 12-245-203, A PRESCRIBING7
	486	+	PSYCHOLOGIST
	487	+	SHALL NOT PRESCRIBE MEDICATION TO A PATIENT8
	488	+	UNLESS IT IS WITHIN THE PRESCRIBING PSYCHOLOGIST 'S SCOPE OF9
	489	+	TRAINING, EXPERIENCE, AND COMPETENCE.10
	490	+	11
	491	+	(6) Complaints. THE COLORADO MEDICAL BOARD SHALL REVIEW12
	492	+	COMPLAINTS IN THE NORMAL COURSE OF BUSINESS AND MAKE13
	493	+	RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD REGARDING VIOLATIONS OF THIS14
	494	+	SECTION AND DISCIPLINARY ACTION TO BE TAKEN BY THE BOARD , IF15
	495	+	APPLICABLE.16
	496	+	(7) Prescription information. T HE ENTITY THAT DISPENSES A17
	497	+	PRESCRIPTION FOR A PSYCHOTROPIC MEDICATION WRITTEN BY A18
	498	+	PRESCRIBING PSYCHOLOGIST SHALL COMPLY WITH APPLICABLE STATE AND19
	499	+	FEDERAL LAWS.20
	500	+	(8) Disclosure. A PRESCRIBING PSYCHOLOGIST SHALL DISCLOSE TO21
	501	+	EACH PATIENT TO WHOM THE PSYCHOLOGIST PRESCRIBES A PSYCHOTROPIC22
	502	+	MEDICATION THAT THE PSYCHOLOGIST IS NOT A PHYSICIAN LICENSED TO23
	503	+	PRACTICE MEDICINE, AND WILL BE SHARING INFORMATION REGARDING THE24
	504	+	DELIVERY OF PRESCRIBING SERVICES TO THE PATIENT'S PRIMARY TREATING25
	505	+	HEALTH-CARE PROVIDER AS REQUIRED BY LAW. THE DISCLOSURE MUST BE26
	506	+	IN WRITING, SIGNED BY THE PATIENT, AND KEPT IN THE PATIENT'S RECORD27
	507	+	1071
	508	+	-14- ON FILE WITH THE PSYCHOLOGIST.1
	509	+	(9) A PRESCRIBING PSYCHOLOGIST SHALL NOT PRESCRIBE ANY2
	510	+	DRUG TO A PERSON UNDER EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE WITHOUT INFORMED3
	511	+	CONSENT FROM THE PARENT OR GUARDIAN OF SUCH PERSON .4
509	512		(10) Drug enforcement administration number. E
510		-	ACH
511		-	PRESCRIBING PSYCHOLOGIST SHALL FILE WITH THE BOARD
512		-	, IN THE FORM AND
513		-	MANNER DETERMINED BY THE BOARD
514		-	, ALL INDIVIDUAL FEDERAL DRUG
515		-	ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION REGISTRATIONS AND NUMBERS
516		-	. THE BOARD
517		-	AND THE
518		-	COLORADO MEDICAL BOARD SHALL MAINTAIN CURRENT RECORDS
519		-	OF EVERY PSYCHOLOGIST WITH PRESCRIPTIVE AUTHORITY
520		-	, INCLUDING THE
521		-	PSYCHOLOGIST
522		-	'S REGISTRATIONS AND NUMBERS .
	513	+	ACH5
	514	+	PRESCRIBING PSYCHOLOGIST
	515	+	SHALL FILE WITH THE BOARD, IN THE FORM6
	516	+	AND MANNER DETERMINED BY THE BOARD , ALL INDIVIDUAL FEDERAL7
	517	+	DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION REGISTRATIONS AND NUMBERS .8
	518	+	T
	519	+	HE BOARD AND THE COLORADO MEDICAL BOARD SHALL MAINTAIN9
	520	+	CURRENT RECORDS OF EVERY PSYCHOLOGIST WITH PRESCRIPTIVE10
	521	+	AUTHORITY, INCLUDING THE PSYCHOLOGIST 'S REGISTRATIONS AND11
	522	+	NUMBERS.12
523	523		(11) (a) T
524		-	HE DEPARTMENT SHALL ANNUALLY COLLECT INFORMATION
525		-	REGARDING
526		-	:
527		-	(I) T
528		-	HE NUMBER OF PRESCRIBING PSYCHOLOGISTS IN THIS STATE ;
529		-	PAGE 11-HOUSE BILL 23-1071 (II) THE LOCATION OF PRACTICE OF EACH PRESCRIBING
530		-	PSYCHOLOGIST
531		-	;
	524	+	HE DEPARTMENT SHALL ANNUALLY COLLECT13
	525	+	INFORMATION REGARDING :14
	526	+	(I) THE NUMBER OF PRESCRIBING PSYCHOLOGISTS IN THIS STATE;15
	527	+	(II) T
	528	+	HE LOCATION OF PRACTICE OF EACH PRESCRIBING16 PSYCHOLOGIST;17
532	529		(III) T
533		-	HE NUMBER OF PRESCRIBING PSYCHOLOGISTS ~~WHO ACCEPT~~
534		-	~~CLIENTS WITH PRIVATE HEALTH INSURANCE OR WHO ARE ENROLLED IN THE~~
535		-	~~MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM ESTABLISHED PURSUANT TO PARTS~~
536		-	~~4 TO 6~~
537		-	OF TITLE 25.5;
	530	+	HE NUMBER OF PRESCRIBING PSYCHOLOGISTS
	531	+	WHO18
	532	+	ACCEPT CLIENTS WITH PRIVATE HEALTH INSURANCE OR WHO ARE19
	533	+	ENROLLED IN THE MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM ESTABLISHED20
	534	+	PURSUANT TO PARTS 4 TO 6 OF TITLE 25.5;21
538	535		(IV) T
539		-	HE TYPE OF PRACTICE OF EACH PRESCRIBING ~~PSYCHOLOGIST ;~~
540		-	~~AND~~
541		-	~~(V) THE POPULATIONS SERVED BY EACH PRESCRIBING~~
542		-	~~PSYCHOLOGIST~~
543		-	.
	536	+	HE TYPE OF PRACTICE OF EACH PRESCRIBING
	537	+	PSYCHOLOGIST;22
	538	+	AND 23
	539	+	(V) T
	540	+	HE POPULATIONS SERVED BY EACH PRESCRIBING24PSYCHOLOGIST.25
544	541		(b) T
545		-	HE DEPARTMENT SHALL COMPILE THE INFORMATION AND SHARE
546		-	IT WITH THE OFFICE IN THE DEPARTMENT THAT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR
547		-	CONDUCTING SUNSET REVIEWS PURSUANT TO SECTION
548		-	24-34-104. THE
549		-	OFFICE SHALL INCLUDE THE INFORMATION IN EACH SCHEDULED SUNSET
550		-	REVIEW CONCERNING THE REGULATION OF MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
551		-	PURSUANT TO SECTION
552		-	24-34-104.
553		-	SECTION 6. Act subject to petition - effective date. This act
554		-	takes effect at 12:01 a.m. on the day following the expiration of the
555		-	ninety-day period after final adjournment of the general assembly; except
556		-	that, if a referendum petition is filed pursuant to section 1 (3) of article V
557		-	of the state constitution against this act or an item, section, or part of this act
558		-	within such period, then the act, item, section, or part will not take effect
559		-	unless approved by the people at the general election to be held in
560		-	PAGE 12-HOUSE BILL 23-1071 November 2024 and, in such case, will take effect on the date of the official
561		-	declaration of the vote thereon by the governor.
562		-	____________________________ ____________________________
563		-	Julie McCluskie Steve Fenberg
564		-	SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE PRESIDENT OF
565		-	OF REPRESENTATIVES THE SENATE
566		-	____________________________ ____________________________
567		-	Robin Jones Cindi L. Markwell
568		-	CHIEF CLERK OF THE HOUSE SECRETARY OF
569		-	OF REPRESENTATIVES THE SENATE
570		-	APPROVED________________________________________
571		-	(Date and Time)
572		-	_________________________________________
573		-	Jared S. Polis
574		-	GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF COLORADO
575		-	PAGE 13-HOUSE BILL 23-1071
	542	+	HE DEPARTMENT SHALL COMPILE THE INFORMATION AND26
	543	+	SHARE IT WITH THE OFFICE IN THE DEPARTMENT THAT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR27
	544	+	1071
	545	+	-15- CONDUCTING SUNSET REVIEWS PURSUANT TO SECTION 24-34-104. THE1
	546	+	OFFICE SHALL INCLUDE THE INFORMATION IN EACH SCHEDULED SUNSET2
	547	+	REVIEW CONCERNING THE REGULATION OF MENTAL HEALTH3
	548	+	PROFESSIONALS PURSUANT TO SECTION 24-34-104.4
	549	+	SECTION 6. Act subject to petition - effective date. This act5
	550	+	takes effect at 12:01 a.m. on the day following the expiration of the6
	551	+	ninety-day period after final adjournment of the general assembly; except7
	552	+	that, if a referendum petition is filed pursuant to section 1 (3) of article V8
	553	+	of the state constitution against this act or an item, section, or part of this9
	554	+	act within such period, then the act, item, section, or part will not take10
	555	+	effect unless approved by the people at the general election to be held in11
	556	+	November 2024 and, in such case, will take effect on the date of the12
	557	+	official declaration of the vote thereon by the governor.13
	558	+	1071
	559	+	-16-