SB 26-99

Senate Bill 26-99 allows the governor of Colorado to temporarily classify certain substances as analogs to Schedule II controlled substances. This means that if a new substance emerges and is similar in chemical structure to an already regulated drug (Schedule II), the governor can declare it dangerous enough to be treated like those drugs until further action is taken by lawmakers. This bill affects anyone involved with or affected by drug laws, including law enforcement, healthcare providers, and individuals who might use these substances. Since the bill has been signed into law, the governor now has this authority to act swiftly in response to new and potentially dangerous substances.

Official Summary

Under current law, any material, compound, mixture, or preparation that is a controlled substance analog that is substantially similar to the chemical structure of a controlled substance in schedule II (analog to a schedule II controlled substance) is treated as a controlled substance in schedule II.The bill authorizes the governor to temporarily classify a material, compound, mixture, or preparation as an analog to a schedule II controlled substance, subject to conditions.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)

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