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Colorado Working Group for Incarcerated College Fund

Colorado Bill HB26-1093 proposed the creation of a working group to determine how to implement the College Opportunity Fund for incarcerated individuals. The bill required the working group to report findings and recommendations by December 1, 2026. The bill was introduced and subsequently postponed indefinitely.

Colorado Bill: Compensation for Native American Healing

Colorado Senate Bill 26-012 proposes to amend the Colorado Crime Victim Compensation Act to allow enrolled members of federally recognized tribes to receive compensation for traditional Native American healing ceremonies and practices. The bill is currently in the draft stage and under consideration by the state legislature.

Colorado Bill on Workforce Housing Tax Credit

Colorado's SB26-001 proposes amendments to workforce housing initiatives and the middle-income housing tax credit. The bill allows counties to appropriate funds for workforce housing and expands eligibility for the tax credit to transferees who do not own an interest in a qualified development. It also clarifies the definition of 'governmental capacity' for construction materials sales tax exemptions.

Colorado Bill Modifies Criminal Law and Sentencing for Trafficking Offenses

Colorado's SB26-075 modifies criminal law and sentencing for human trafficking and pimping offenses. The bill alters sentencing requirements, allows courts to consider the source of funds for bond determinations, and updates terminology for offenses involving commercial sexual activity with a child.

Colorado Bill Expands Livestock Fund Uses for Emerging Threats

Colorado Bill HB26-1067 renames and expands the uses of the Diseased Livestock Indemnity Fund to include preparation for and response to emerging threats to livestock health. The bill was introduced for the 2026 Regular Session and concerns the agriculture sector.

Colorado Bill: Host Homes for Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities

Colorado HB26-1147, introduced for the 2026 Regular Session, proposes new processes for host homes serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The bill mandates the Department of Health Care Policy and Financing to establish risk criteria for service agency surveys and a statewide database for host home information. It also requires the Department of Public Health and Environment to utilize these criteria for prioritizing surveys and mandates public complaint forms and tracking processes.

Bill Prohibits Sale of Certain Rodenticides and Glue Traps

Colorado Bill SB26-062 proposes to prohibit the sale, distribution, and use of certain rodenticides and glue traps, with exceptions for public health emergencies. Professional pest control services would be required to prioritize integrated pest management strategies. The bill is currently under consideration.

Colorado Domestic Exchange Program Establishment

Colorado Bill SB26-069 proposes the establishment of a domestic exchange program for high school seniors. The program would facilitate a two-week exchange, with students spending one week in another state and hosting students from another state. The bill is contingent on receiving $45,000 in gifts, grants, or donations by June 30, 2027.

Colorado Bill on Medical Marijuana Use in Health Facilities

Colorado's SB26-007 permits health facilities to allow terminally ill patients to use medical marijuana on-site. Facilities must develop guidelines for possession, usage, storage, and administration to ensure safety and compliance. The bill prohibits the state from mandating compliance as a licensing condition or if it conflicts with federal law or funding.

Colorado Bill: Sterilization Rights for Persons with Disabilities

Colorado Bill HB26-1040 proposes changes to the sterilization rights of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The bill aims to prohibit sterilization against a person's will, with exceptions for imminent threats to life or health, and repeals existing processes for court-ordered sterilization.