20 new laws kick in on Jan. 1 in Colorado.
Twenty laws passed by the Colorado legislature and signed by Gov. Jared Polis earlier this year go into full or partial effect New Year’s Day. They cover a broad range of topics and issues in the state, from key treatment provisions for some substance users to penalties for late vehicle registration and easier repair options for Coloradans who use electric wheelchairs.— passed in 2021 — will also kick in statewide on Jan.
on to vehicle registration costs and renewals starting Jan. 1, which will pay for a state park pass for your car .One of the most contentious pieces of legislation from last session, some of the most significant chunks of, like those affecting criminal penalties, have already kicked in. But some key reporting and implementation provisions will come into effect Jan. 1.
Starting Jan. 1, jails must give qualifying inmates an opioid antagonist — to reverse potential overdoses — and medications to treat an opioid-use disorder upon their release. Jails must also help coordinate ongoing care for the person, too. People who are incarcerated and struggle with drug use are particularly vulnerable to overdose after they’re released, in part because their tolerance has gone down.
The state must also have contracted with an “independent entity” to study the effects of the bill by Jan. 1. That report is required to be completed by New Year’s Eve 2024 and released publicly a month later. Various agencies — including sheriffs’ departments and medical providers — can indicate by Jan. 1 whether they’ll participate in a mapping program to better track overdoses.
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