SB 31STATE · ColoradoIntroduced

Use of Prescription Product with Controlled Substance

The act exempts from schedule I a prescription drug product containing a schedule I controlled substance (product) if the product is:Approved for prescription use by the United States food and drug administration;Designated or rescheduled by the United States drug enforcement agency (DEA); Dispensed by a pharmacy or prescription drug outlet, or administered by an authorized practitioner; andPossessed by a person who is authorized to possess a controlled substance.     The exemption applies upon the DEA's designation or rescheduling.     The act requires that the product be controlled in Colorado in the same manner as the product is controlled by the DEA and state law.     The act clarifies that its provisions do not apply to or affect the regulation of or lawful actions or conduct concerning natural medicine, natural medicine product, marijuana, or marijuana concentrate.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

Voted: 4/20/2026Source

How representatives voted

20 yea·1 nay·1 other

Action history

  • 4/20/2026Governor Signed
  • 4/8/2026Sent to the Governor
  • 4/7/2026Signed by the Speaker of the House
  • 4/7/2026Signed by the President of the Senate
  • 4/6/2026Senate Considered House Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass
  • 4/2/2026House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
  • 3/31/2026House Third Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments
  • 3/30/2026House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee
  • 3/25/2026House Committee on Health & Human Services Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole
  • 2/25/2026Introduced In House - Assigned to Health & Human Services