Policy & Government Affairs

Colorado Bill Allows Online Publication of Legal Notices

Colorado bill HB26-1095, introduced for the 2026 Regular Session, proposes to allow certain local governments the discretion to publish legal notices online instead of in physical print newspapers. The online publication must be free to access.

Colorado Designates Emergency Medical Services as Essential Services

Colorado Bill HB26-1238 proposes to designate emergency medical services, including ambulance and air ambulance services, as essential services within the state. The bill aims to integrate these services into public safety systems and outlines provisions for reimbursement and funding from state accounts.

Colorado Statewide Homelessness Strategy and Local Authorities Bill

Colorado Bill HB26-1202 requires the Department of Local Affairs to propose a statewide homelessness strategy by January 2027. It also allows local governments to form multijurisdictional homelessness authorities and use documentary fees for affordable housing.

Colorado Bill Requires Baby Diaper Changing Stations in Public Restrooms

Colorado Bill HB26-1130 requires buildings with public restrooms to install baby diaper changing stations by July 1, 2027. Building owners must ensure stations are safe, sanitary, and clearly signed, with exceptions for historic structures or accessibility conflicts.

Colorado Bill Increases DRIVES Account Funding

Colorado Bill HB26-1102 proposes to increase funding for the Colorado DRIVES vehicle services account by redirecting portions of late vehicle registration fees and introducing new fees for missed appointments. These changes are set to take effect at various points between July 2026 and July 2027.

Colorado Bill: Improve Customer Use of Distributed Energy Resources

Colorado Bill HB26-1007 aims to improve customer use of distributed energy resources by defining portable-scale solar generation devices and prohibiting utilities from requiring prior approval for their installation or use. The bill mandates that commission-regulated utilities, as well as municipally owned utilities and cooperative electric associations, must allow customer ownership and use of meter collar adapters and prohibit production meters as an interconnection condition for customer-sited distributed energy resources.

Colorado Bill Protects Vulnerable Adults from Financial Exploitation

Colorado Bill HB26-1110, the ASSET Act, requires financial institutions to report suspected financial exploitation of vulnerable adults to law enforcement and may authorize delays in disbursements. The bill aims to protect eligible adults from financial exploitation by financial institutions.

Colorado Bill on Maternal Health Equity and Continuing Education

Colorado's HB26-1044 mandates measures to improve Black maternal health equity, including continuing education for obstetric professionals, public display of respectful maternity care principles, and enhanced reporting of severe maternal morbidity or death incidents. The bill introduces penalties for discriminatory or negligent misconduct by healthcare facilities and practitioners.

Federal Bureau of Prisons Information Security Audit FY 2025

The Department of Justice's Office of the Inspector General has released an audit report on the Federal Bureau of Prisons' Information Security Management Program for Fiscal Year 2025. The report, dated March 3, 2026, identifies 5 recommendations for improvement.

DOJ Audit of BOP Security Controls and Network FY2025

The Department of Justice's Office of the Inspector General has released an audit report on the Federal Bureau of Prisons' security controls and network (BOPNet) for Fiscal Year 2025. The report, dated March 3, 2026, was conducted pursuant to the Federal Information Security Modernization Act of 2014.