Colorado Fire Suppression Programs Extended to 2037

Detected March 17th, 2026

Summary

Colorado Bill HB26-1187 proposes to extend the sunset date for fire suppression programs within the division of fire prevention and control until 2037. The bill also aims to replace gender-specific terminology with gender-neutral language in program provisions.

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What changed

Colorado Bill HB26-1187, introduced for the 2026 Regular Session, seeks to continue the fire suppression programs administered by the division of fire prevention and control for an additional eleven years, extending their operational sunset date to 2037. This extension aligns with recommendations from the department of regulatory agencies' 2025 sunset report. Additionally, the bill proposes to update program language by replacing gender-specific terminology with gender-neutral terms.

This legislation, if passed, will ensure the continued operation of vital fire suppression programs in Colorado. While no immediate compliance actions are required for regulated entities at this stage, state government agencies overseeing these programs will need to implement the extended sunset date and the terminology changes. The bill is currently under consideration, and further legislative action will determine its final passage and effective date.

What to do next

Monitor legislative progress of HB26-1187
Prepare for implementation of extended program sunset date if bill is enacted
Review and update internal documentation to reflect gender-neutral terminology if bill is enacted

Source document (simplified)

HB26-1187

Sunset Fire Suppression Programs

| Type | Bill |
| --- | --- |
| Session | 2026 Regular Session |
| Subjects | State Government |
Concerning the continuation of the fire suppression programs of the division of fire prevention and control, and, in connection therewith, implementing the recommendations of the department of regulatory agencies in the department's 2025 sunset report.

Recent Bill (PDF) Recent Fiscal Note (PDF) Bill Summary:

Sunset Process - House Transportation, Housing, and Local Government Committee. The bill implements the recommendations of the department of regulatory agencies in its 2025 sunset review and report.

Sections 1 and 2 of the bill continue the fire suppression programs of the division of fire prevention and control for 11 years until 2037 (recommendation 1).

Sections 3 through 5 modify certain provisions of the fire suppression programs of the division of fire prevention and control to replace gender-specific terminology with gender-neutral terminology (recommendation 2).
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)

Prime Sponsors

Representative

Rebekah Stewart
Representative

Kenny Nguyen
Senator

Tony Exum
Senator

Marc Snyder

Committees

House

Transportation, Housing & Local Government Appropriations

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Status

Under Consideration

Introduced

Under Consideration

Related Documents & Information

| Date | Version | Documents |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 03/16/2026 | Reengrossed | PDF |
| 03/13/2026 | Engrossed | PDF |
| 02/09/2026 | Introduced | PDF |

| Date | Version | Documents |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 02/20/2026 | Initial Fiscal Note | PDF |

| Date | Version | Documents |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 03/09/2026 | SA1 | PDF |

| Activity | Vote | Documents |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Refer House Bill 26-1187 to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 9-2. | Vote summary |
Hearing Summary | Committee Report: PDF
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Refer House Bill 26-1187 to the Committee on Appropriations. | The motion passed on a vote of 12-1. | Vote summary |
Hearing Summary | Committee Report: PDF
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 03/16/2026 | Third Reading | BILL | 53 AYE 9 NO 3 OTHER | Vote record |

| Date | Location | Action |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 03/16/2026 | House | House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 03/13/2026 | House | House Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments |
| 03/13/2026 | House | House Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole |
| 02/24/2026 | House | House Committee on Transportation, Housing & Local Government Refer Unamended to Appropriations |
| 02/09/2026 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to Transportation, Housing & Local Government |
Prime Sponsor

Rep. K. Nguyen | Rep. R. Stewart

Sen. T. Exum | Sen. M. Snyder

Sponsor

Co-Sponsor

Rep. C. Clifford | Rep. M. Rutinel | Rep. L. Smith | Rep. T. Story | Rep. B. Titone