CO Legislature

Colorado Firefighter Safety Act Petition Elections

Colorado Bill SB26-047 proposes changes to the definition of a general election for submitting ballot questions related to firefighter collective bargaining and the Colorado Firefighter Safety Act. The bill aims to modify when such questions can be added to the ballot.

Colorado Bill Modifies County Commissioner Election Rules

Colorado Bill HB26-1203 proposes to modify county commissioner election rules for counties with populations of 70,000 or more. The bill eliminates discretionary election systems and mandates specific methods for electing 5 commissioners, requiring a resolution and voter referral by 2027.

Colorado Bill Requires Law Enforcement Use of ATF Firearm Tracing System

Colorado Bill HB26-1265 requires all law enforcement agencies in the state to register for and use the ATF's national electronic firearm tracing system. Agencies must transmit recovered or confiscated firearm information to the system and share all related data with the Colorado Bureau of Investigation.

Colorado Bill Repeals Biomass Grant Program

Colorado Bill HB26-1213 proposes to repeal the state's Biomass Utilization Grant Program. This action is based on a recommendation from the 2025 sunset report by the department of regulatory agencies. The bill is currently under consideration in the 2026 legislative session.

Colorado Bill on Medical Marijuana Use in Health Facilities

Colorado's SB26-007 permits health facilities to allow terminally ill patients to use medical marijuana on-site. Facilities must develop guidelines for possession, usage, storage, and administration to ensure safety and compliance. The bill prohibits the state from mandating compliance as a licensing condition or if it conflicts with federal law or funding.

Colorado Bill Expands Livestock Fund Uses for Emerging Threats

Colorado Bill HB26-1067 renames and expands the uses of the Diseased Livestock Indemnity Fund to include preparation for and response to emerging threats to livestock health. The bill was introduced for the 2026 Regular Session and concerns the agriculture sector.

Colorado Bill: Host Homes for Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities

Colorado HB26-1147, introduced for the 2026 Regular Session, proposes new processes for host homes serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The bill mandates the Department of Health Care Policy and Financing to establish risk criteria for service agency surveys and a statewide database for host home information. It also requires the Department of Public Health and Environment to utilize these criteria for prioritizing surveys and mandates public complaint forms and tracking processes.

Colorado Bill: Compensation for Native American Healing

Colorado Senate Bill 26-012 proposes to amend the Colorado Crime Victim Compensation Act to allow enrolled members of federally recognized tribes to receive compensation for traditional Native American healing ceremonies and practices. The bill is currently in the draft stage and under consideration by the state legislature.

Colorado Bill on Workforce Housing Tax Credit

Colorado's SB26-001 proposes amendments to workforce housing initiatives and the middle-income housing tax credit. The bill allows counties to appropriate funds for workforce housing and expands eligibility for the tax credit to transferees who do not own an interest in a qualified development. It also clarifies the definition of 'governmental capacity' for construction materials sales tax exemptions.

Colorado Bill Modifies Criminal Law and Sentencing for Trafficking Offenses

Colorado's SB26-075 modifies criminal law and sentencing for human trafficking and pimping offenses. The bill alters sentencing requirements, allows courts to consider the source of funds for bond determinations, and updates terminology for offenses involving commercial sexual activity with a child.