CO-LEGISLATURE

Colorado Resolution on National Public Lands Protection

Colorado's legislature has passed SJR26-015, a resolution concerning the protection of the public's interest in the management of the state's national public lands. The resolution was introduced and passed in the 2026 regular session.

Colorado Joint Memorializing Former Senator Lewis H. Entz

The Colorado Legislature has introduced and passed Joint Memorial No. 26, which memorializes the life and service of former Senator Lewis H. Entz. This action is a formal recognition and does not impose any new regulatory requirements.

Colorado Bill Regulates Compounded Weight-Loss Medications

Colorado's SB26-066 establishes regulations for compounded weight-loss medications not approved by the FDA. The bill requires specific manufacturing standards, ingredient disclosures, and patient warnings, and prohibits misleading advertising. The State Board of Pharmacy can issue fines and revoke licenses for violations.

Colorado Bill Updates Accessible Housing Building Code Standards

Colorado's SB26-109 proposes updates to building code standards for accessible housing supported by public funds. The bill aims to clarify definitions, permit alternative appeal processes, and require developers to create implementation plans for accessible units.

Colorado Bill Continues Cash-Bonding Agent Regulation Until 2039

Colorado Bill HB26-1186 proposes to extend the regulation of cash-bonding and professional cash-bail agents by the division of insurance until 2039. This action implements a recommendation from the department of regulatory agencies' sunset review.

Colorado Bill Proposes Repeal of Retail Delivery Fees

Colorado Bill HB26-1266 proposes the repeal of retail delivery fees. The bill, introduced in the 2026 regular session, would eliminate these fees effective 90 days after the final adjournment of the general assembly in 2026. The fees are currently imposed on retail deliveries made by various state enterprises.

Colorado Bill Modifies County Elected Officer Salary Categories

Colorado Bill SB26-092 proposes to modify the salary categorization for elected county officers in Dolores and Pitkin Counties. The bill, introduced for the 2026 Regular Session, would reclassify Dolores County from category V-C to V-D, potentially decreasing salaries, and Pitkin County from II-B to I-A, potentially increasing salaries.

Cold Case Task Force Continuation Bill

Colorado Bill HB26-1185 proposes to continue the Cold Case Task Force for thirteen years, implementing recommendations from a 2025 sunset report. The bill would authorize additional task force members and alter the type of sunset review conducted by the Department of Regulatory Agencies.

Epilepsy-Related Mortality Awareness and Prevention Bill

Colorado Bill SB26-077 proposes new requirements for the department of public health and environment to increase awareness and prevention of epilepsy-related mortality. The bill mandates information dissemination, training for death investigation professionals, public health campaigns, and reporting to a registry.

Colorado Bill: Missing Person Alert Training for Peace Officers

Colorado Bill SB26-120 requires peace officers seeking certification or recertification to undergo training on missing person alerts. It also outlines procedures for higher education institutions to follow when a student is reported missing, including a preliminary wellness assessment period before notifying law enforcement.