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Committee advances bill to allow a locked perimeter fence at Fort Logan psychiatric residential treatment facility
Summary
Lawmakers advanced House Bill 1172, which would permit a locked perimeter fence at a new psychiatric residential treatment facility on the Fort Logan campus, with supporters saying it will keep youth safe and keep beds in state.
The Senate Judiciary Committee advanced House Bill 1172 after hearing testimony from state health officials, family advocates and trauma-informed-care experts who said a secure perimeter fence will reduce runaways and allow Colorado to keep more young people in-state for psychiatric residential treatment.
Sponsor Sen. Chris Amabile said the bill would allow a locked fence only for the psychiatric residential treatment facility (PRTF) being built on the Fort Logan campus, and stressed…
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