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Legislature continues work on substance use bills

The General Assembly’s 2025 session is well past its midpoint, and several bills related to substance use, behavioral health, and opioids have either been defeated or passed at least one […]

March 2025 Legislative Update

Home Legislature News and Updates

This roundup of key provisions of each bill was prepared by Consortium director José Esquibel and is current as of March 28. For the most current information, such as late […]

February 2025 legislative update

Legislature News and Updates

The General Assembly has returned for its 2025 session, and several bills related to substance use, behavioral health, and opioids are making their ways through various committees. The Consortium follows […]

Durango students turn tragic loss of friend into possible landmark new law

Home Legislature News and Updates

Let’s begin with a bit of good news. On Thursday, the House passed HB24-1003, which allows students to carry naloxone and fentanyl test strips at school and during school events. […]

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Legislature News and Updates

Following bills as they move through the Legislature can be complicated. Hearing schedules change at the last minute, amendments are made, and there are any number of procedural steps that […]