Colorado SB26-039 Fire and Police Pension Disability and Survivor Benefits
Summary
Colorado Governor signed SB26-039 into law on April 6, 2026, amending the Fire and Police Pension Association statutes governing disability and survivor benefits. The bill received strong legislative support with unanimous Senate passage and a 63-1 House vote before being signed. Municipalities and pension associations must implement revised benefit administration procedures under the new requirements.
What changed
Colorado SB26-039 enacts comprehensive changes to the Fire and Police Pension Association's administration of disability and survivor benefits for eligible fire and police personnel. The bill modifies eligibility criteria, benefit calculations, and procedural requirements for claims processing. Local governments sponsoring FPPA plans and the Association itself must update administrative systems, member communications, and compliance documentation to align with the new statutory framework.
Municipal employers and pension associations face implementation obligations including system updates, member notifications, and staff training on revised procedures. First responders and their survivors should monitor communications from their local pension boards regarding changes to available benefits and application processes.
What to do next
- Review SB26-039 enacted provisions for disability and survivor benefit changes
- Update pension administration procedures to reflect new FPPA requirements
- Communicate benefit changes to eligible fire and police members and survivors
Archived snapshot
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ChangeBridge / Colorado / SB039 Signed by Governor SB039 Senate Bill Signed by Governor 2026-04-06
Fire and Police Pension Association Disability and Survivor Benefits
Concerning the administration by the fire and police pension association of disability and survivor benefits.
Bill Details
State Colorado
Session 2026 Regular Session
Chamber Senate
Official Source leg.colorado.gov/bills/SB26-039
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Sponsors
Byron Pelton (Sen - R) Marc Snyder (Sen - D) Andrew Boesenecker (Rep - D) Rick Taggart (Rep - R) Judith Amabile (Sen - D) Matt Ball (Sen - D) Jeff Bridges (Sen - D) John Carson (Sen - R) James Coleman (Sen - D) Lisa Cutter (Sen - D) Tony Exum (Sen - D) Julie Gonzales (Sen - D) Iman Jodeh (Sen - D) Cathy Kipp (Sen - D) Chris Kolker (Sen - D) William Lindstedt (Sen - D) Janice Marchman (Sen - D) Kyle Mullica (Sen - D) Dylan Roberts (Sen - D) Katie Wallace (Sen - D) Jennifer Bacon (Rep - D) Jarvis Caldwell (Rep - R) Sean Camacho (Rep - D) Michael Carter (Rep - D) Chad Clifford (Rep - D) Monica Duran (Rep - D) Regina English (Rep - D) Cecelia Espenoza (Rep - D) Meg Froelich (Rep - D) Ryan Gonzalez (Rep - R) Eliza Hamrick (Rep - D) Jamie Jackson (Rep - D) Sheila Lieder (Rep - D) Mandy Lindsay (Rep - D) Bob Marshall (Rep - D) Julie McCluskie (Rep - D) Kenny Nguyen (Rep - D) Jacque Phillips (Rep - D) Naquetta Ricks (Rep - D) Manny Rutinel (Rep - D) Katie Stewart (Rep - D) Rebekah Stewart (Rep - D) Brianna Titone (Rep - D) Ron Weinberg (Rep - R) Jenny Willford (Rep - D) Ty Winter (Rep - R)
Action History
2026-04-06 Governor Signed 2026-03-27 Sent to the Governor 2026-03-26 H Signed by the Speaker of the House 2026-03-26 S Signed by the President of the Senate 2026-03-24 S Senate Considered House Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass 2026-03-23 H House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments 2026-03-20 H House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee, Floor 2026-03-17 H House Second Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments 2026-03-12 H House Committee on Finance Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole 2026-02-11 H Introduced In House - Assigned to Finance 2026-02-10 S Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments 2026-02-09 S Senate Second Reading Passed - No Amendments 2026-02-06 S Senate Second Reading Laid Over to 02/09/2026 - No Amendments 2026-02-03 S Senate Committee on Finance Refer Unamended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole 2026-01-27 S Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Finance
Votes
2026-02-03 Senate Finance: Refer Senate Bill 26-039 to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar. Yea: 9 Nay: 0 2026-02-10 Senate: Third Reading Bill Yea: 32 Nay: 0 2026-03-12 House Finance: Refer Senate Bill 26-039, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. Yea: 10 Nay: 0 2026-03-12 House Finance: Adopt amendment L.001 Yea: 11 Nay: 0 2026-03-12 House Finance: Adopt amendment L.002 Yea: 4 Nay: 6 2026-03-23 House: Third Reading Bill Yea: 63 Nay: 1 2026-03-24 Senate: House Amendments Concur Yea: 34 Nay: 0 2026-03-24 Senate: House Amendments Repass Yea: 34 Nay: 0
Committee Referrals
2026-01-27 S Finance 2026-02-11 H Finance 2026-03-12 H Committee of the Whole
Amendments
2026-03-12 House Finance Amendment L.001 Adopted 2026-03-12 House Finance Amendment L.002 2026-03-20 Second Reading Amendment L.003 Adopted
Bill Text Versions
1969-12-31 Introduced 1969-12-31 Engrossed 1969-12-31 Engrossed 1969-12-31 Amended 1969-12-31 Amended 1969-12-31 Enrolled 1969-12-31 Chaptered
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