CO-LEGISLATURE

Colorado Bill HB26-1325 Concerning Natural Medicine

Colorado House Bill HB26-1325 has been introduced concerning natural medicine. The bill is currently in the 'Under Consideration' stage and has been assigned to the House Health & Human Services Committee.

Colorado Bill: Vision Tests for Pre-Kindergarten Students

Colorado's HB26-1193, introduced for the 2026 Regular Session, proposes to require school districts to administer vision tests to pre-kindergarten students. This bill expands current vision testing mandates, which currently cover kindergarten through ninth grade.

Colorado Bill Requires Warning Labels for Hair Products with Carcinogens

Colorado Bill HB26-1135 proposes the "Hair Product Transparency and Safety Act," requiring warning labels on hair relaxers and synthetic hairpieces containing intentionally added carcinogens or reproductive toxicants. This act, effective July 1, 2027, aims to increase transparency for consumers regarding product ingredients.

Colorado Bill Expands Protection Order Petitioners

Colorado Bill SB26-004 proposes to expand the list of individuals and entities eligible to petition a court for an extreme risk protection order. The bill, currently under consideration, would allow healthcare facilities, behavioral health treatment facilities, schools, and higher education institutions to file such petitions.

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: Expedited Veterinary Licensing and Drug Donation

Colorado HB26-1198 proposes to expedite veterinary licensing by endorsement and veterinary technician registration by endorsement. It also establishes a program for the donation of unused veterinary drugs. The bill is currently under consideration in the 2026 Regular Session.

Colorado Bill Increases Marriage and Family Therapist Licensure Access

Colorado Bill HB26-1228 proposes changes to the licensure requirements for marriage and family therapists. The bill aims to increase access to licensure by allowing individuals whose master's or doctoral programs did not include an internship or practicum to still become licensed, with additional supervised clinical hours required.

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 Open Records Act Modifications

Colorado's SB26-107 modifies the state's Open Records Act by excluding disability communication records, altering response times, and adding provisions for fee determination and student data protection. The bill also requires public entities to post CORA rules and information on making requests.

Colorado Bill Requires Toxicology Results in Fatal Crash Reports

Colorado HB26-1127, introduced for the 2026 Regular Session, requires coroners to include toxicology results for all deceased parties in reports concerning fatal motor vehicle crashes. The bill is currently under consideration.