Government & Legislation

Colorado Bill: Optional Individualized Readiness Plan for School

Colorado HB26-1050 proposes to make it optional for local education providers to offer individualized readiness plans to students who meet minimum proficiency requirements on school readiness and kindergarten reading assessments. This bill is currently under consideration in the 2026 Regular Session.

Repeal of Veterinary Pharmaceutical Advisory Committee

Colorado Bill HB26-1182 proposes to repeal the Veterinary Pharmaceutical Advisory Committee, implementing a recommendation from the 2025 sunset report by the Department of Regulatory Agencies. The bill is currently under consideration in the 2026 Regular Session.

Colorado Bill Expands Definition of Emergency Services

Colorado HB26-1069 clarifies that emergency services include non-hospital transport and telemedicine, and expands the definition of 'first responder'. The bill mandates reimbursement for certain services starting January 1, 2027, and requires rule adoption by June 1, 2027.

Colorado Bill on Ratio Utility Billing Systems for Landlords

Colorado's HB26-1013 proposes to allow landlords to use ratio utility billing systems to allocate utility charges to tenants. The bill outlines specific requirements landlords must meet, including not exceeding the total utility cost and clearly disclosing the allocation method in rental agreements.

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.

Colorado Bill HB26-1088: Business Entity Filing and Fraudulent Filings

Colorado Bill HB26-1088 proposes changes to business entity filings with the Secretary of State. The bill would allow the Secretary to void filings with reversed payments and implement new procedures for handling fraudulent filings, including marking records and prohibiting fraudulent registered agents. It also modifies the process for dissolving entities based on fraudulent filings.

Colorado Mandatory Lethality Assessment Act for Domestic Violence

Colorado Bill HB26-1009 proposes the "Colorado Mandatory Lethality Assessment Act," requiring peace officers to conduct lethality assessments during domestic violence incidents. The bill mandates training for officers and immediate victim referral if high-risk is indicated.

Colorado HB26-1157: Human Services Supplemental Appropriation

Colorado HB26-1157 provides a supplemental appropriation to the Department of Human Services for the 2026 Regular Session. The bill has passed both houses and was signed into law on March 6, 2026.

Colorado Bill Updates Behavioral Health License Terminology

Colorado House Bill HB26-1220 proposes to update terminology within behavioral health licenses. The bill aims to change references from "acute treatment unit" to "behavioral health entity" to align with existing licensing structures established in previous legislative sessions.

Colorado Bill SJR26-016: Improve Retirement Readiness

Colorado Senate Joint Resolution 26-016 has been introduced in the 2026 Regular Session, concerning the improvement of retirement readiness and financial well-being. The resolution is currently under consideration and has an upcoming Senate Consideration of Resolutions meeting scheduled.