Colorado Eases Regulations On Assisted Living Residences   

On May 28, 2025, Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed legislation that includes provisions to ease regulations that affect how assisted living residences add capacity. The legislation, House Bill 25-1216 (HB25-1213), goes into effect on August 5, 2025.;

The legislation includes provisions that adjust the minimum standards to allow assisted living residences to more easily add beds to increase occupancy, change the functional operation of a space, or upgrade mechanical and electrical systems without triggering a requirement to comply with Facility Guideline Institute (FGI) standards on new construction or major renovations. Colorado has required assisted living residences to . . .