C.R.S. § 27-50-1007: Probation placement referrals - judicial updates to identify eligible entities - legislative declaration - repeal.

(1) The general assembly finds that implementing licensing requirements pursuant to this part 10 necessitates that the judicial department update its criteria for entities seeking placement on any approved list used for probation placement referrals.

(2) No later than August 1, 2027, the judicial department shall update any existing request for proposals, approved vendor list, or similar procurement or approval process used to identify entities eligible to receive probation placement referrals to reflect the licensure requirements established by the BHA pursuant to this part 10.

(3) Once the updates required pursuant to subsection (2) of this section are complete, the judicial department shall accept applications from recovery residences licensed by the BHA that provide housing and recovery support services. An eligible recovery residence may apply for inclusion on the approved list.

(4) A recovery residence added to the approved list must remain on the list so long as the recovery residence meets the updated criteria described in subsection (2) of this section.

(5) This section is repealed, effective January 1, 2028.