Behavioral Health Secure Transport
Background: HB21-1085 & Secure Transportation
Pursuant to HB21-1085, all counties must be ready to issue licenses for secure transportation services by January 1, 2023. Secure transportation services are intended to help address the needs of those in crisis without the alarm/stigma of, say, a marked law enforcement vehicle showing up to help. This is a new, optional business model that is available to ambulance providers and others who might be interested in diversifying their current services.
Boards of County Commissioners are authorized to set a fee that covers the county’s direct and indirect costs of implementing licenses (CRS 25-3.5-309 (1)(b)). Counties are also authorized to impose additional requirements for secure transportation operating in their county (CRS 25-3.5-310 (1)(a)). This could include a requirement to serve the entirety of the county (as opposed to just urban areas), the requirement/availability to help transport individuals from jails to treatment centers and other community specific needs.
The resources on this page will support county commissioners and other entities as they prepare to meet this requirement.
Implementation Resources
Sample Implementation Documents from Prowers County
Prowers County has shared the documents they’ve created for their program, including…
- Adoption resolution
- Policy and procedures
- Applications and forms
- Evaluation certificate and reports
Sample Implementation Documents from Cheyenne County
Cheyenne County has shared the documents they’ve created for their program, including…
- County regulations
- Policy adoption resolution
- Applications and forms
Sample Implementation Documents from Archuleta County
Archuleta County has shared the documents they’ve created for their program, including…
- Policy adoption resolution
- Permit and license applications
- Evaluation certificate and report
- Complaint form
Secure Transportation Services Toolkit
This CDPHE toolkit equips counties with resources to adopt minimum standards, licensing, and a permit process. It includes…
- Process overviews
- Staffing guidance
- Sample documents, templates, and checklists
Secure Transportation Requirement: Q&A Session for Implementers
This presentation by the Colorado Health Facilities & Emergency Medical Services Division…
- Outlines county responsibilities.
- Answers frequently asked questions from implementers.
Sample Reciprocal Agreement Between Counties for the Administration of Behavioral Health Secure Transportation Licensure
This reciprocal agreement between metro counties is a best practice that counties are encouraged to consider
General Resources
FAQ for Counties (CDPHE)
This FAQ document, put together by CDPHE and designed for counties, provides background on HB21-1085 and the standards for secure transportation services.
Webinar: Secure Transportation Licensure Requirement
CCI hosted a webinar in March 2022 about this new requirement and the proposed rules that were in drafting form at the time. You can access the recording at the link below.
House Bill 21-1085
View the text of House Bill 21-1085 as approved and signed at the link below.
Board of Health: Adopted Rules for Behavioral Crisis Secure Transport
The State Board of Health recently adopted the rules required to implement this new service. You can find those rules in the memo below.
