Colorado becomes the 6th state to enact prescriptive authority legislation for psychologists - apaservices.org
Colorado has enacted prescriptive authority legislation for psychologists, becoming the 6th state to do so. This expands the scope of practice for psychologists in Colorado to prescribe medications, impacting telehealth and cross-state licensing.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Telehealth Cross-State Licensing space on July 6, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Medium urgency. Telehealth platforms, virtual specialty clinics, behavioral-health providers, e-prescribers operating in or serving Colorado should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Within 90 days of enactment (check effective date of legislation).. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Telehealth Cross-State Licensing continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.
What changed
Colorado now allows licensed psychologists with additional training to prescribe medications, expanding their scope of practice.
Who it affects
Telehealth platforms, virtual specialty clinics, behavioral-health providers, e-prescribers operating in or serving Colorado
What you must do
Review and update telehealth policies and procedures to accommodate psychologists with prescriptive authority in Colorado.
Deadline
Within 90 days of enactment (check effective date of legislation).
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