HOUSE BILL 25-1016
BY REPRESENTATIVE(S) Stewart K., Bacon, Bird, Brown, Camacho,
Duran, Espenoza, Froelich, Garcia, Gilchrist, Lindsay, Lindstedt, Lukens,
Mabrey, McCormick, Rutinel, Stewart R., Valdez, Velasco, Weinberg,
Willford, Boesenecker, English, Hamrick, Jackson, Titone, McCluskie;
also SENATOR(S) Michaelson Jenet and Rich, Amabile, Ball, Cutter,
Jodeh, Kipp, Roberts, Rodriguez, Winter F., Coleman.
C
ONCERNING AUTHORIZING AN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST TO PRESCRIBE
DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT
.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Colorado:
SECTION 1. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 12-270-104, amend
(10) introductory portion; and add (10)(d) as follows:
12-270-104. Definitions - rules. As used in this article 270, unless
the context otherwise requires:
(10) "Occupational therapy" means the therapeutic use of
occupations, including everyday life activities with individuals, groups,
populations, or organizations, to support participation, performance, and
function in roles and situations in home, school, workplace, community, and
NOTE: This bill has been prepared for the signatures of the appropriate legislative
officers and the Governor. To determine whether the Governor has signed the bill
or taken other action on it, please consult the legislative status sheet, the legislative
history, or the Session Laws.
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Capital letters or bold & italic numbers indicate new material added to existing law; dashes
through words or numbers indicate deletions from existing law and such material is not part of
the act. other settings. Occupational therapy is provided for habilitation,
rehabilitation, and the promotion of health and wellness to persons
INDIVIDUALS who have, or are at risk for developing, an illness, injury,
disease, disorder, condition, impairment, disability, activity limitation, or
participation restriction. Occupational therapy uses everyday life activities
to promote mental health and support functioning in people
INDIVIDUALS
who have, or who are at risk of experiencing, a range of mental health disorders, including psychiatric, behavioral, emotional, and substance use disorders. Occupational therapy addresses the physical, cognitive, psychosocial, sensory, perceptual, and other aspects of performance in a variety of contexts and environments to support engagement in occupations that affect physical health, mental health, well-being, and quality of life. The practice of occupational therapy includes:
(d) T
HE AUTHORITY TO DIRECTLY RECOMMEND AND PRESCRIBE
DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT TO A PATIENT WITHOUT REQUESTING THE
PRESCRIPTION FROM A LICENSED PHYSICIAN
. A PRESCRIBING OCCUPATIONAL
THERAPIST SHALL CONSULT WITH THE PATIENT CONCERNING PAYMENT
OPTIONS FOR DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT
.
SECTION 2. Act subject to petition - effective date. This act
takes effect at 12:01 a.m. on the day following the expiration of the
ninety-day period after final adjournment of the general assembly; except
that, if a referendum petition is filed pursuant to section 1 (3) of article V
of the state constitution against this act or an item, section, or part of this act
within such period, then the act, item, section, or part will not take effect
unless approved by the people at the general election to be held in
PAGE 2-HOUSE BILL 25-1016 November 2026 and, in such case, will take effect on the date of the official
declaration of the vote thereon by the governor.
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Julie McCluskie James Rashad Coleman, Sr.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE PRESIDENT OF
OF REPRESENTATIVES THE SENATE
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Vanessa Reilly Esther van Mourik
CHIEF CLERK OF THE HOUSE SECRETARY OF
OF REPRESENTATIVES THE SENATE
APPROVED________________________________________
(Date and Time)
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Jared S. Polis
GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF COLORADO
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