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Colorado Open Records Act Modifications

Colorado's SB26-107 modifies the state's Open Records Act by excluding disability communication records, altering response times, and adding provisions for fee determination and student data protection. The bill also requires public entities to post CORA rules and information on making requests.

Colorado Bill Requires Law Enforcement Use of ATF Firearm Tracing System

Colorado Bill HB26-1265 requires all law enforcement agencies in the state to register for and use the ATF's national electronic firearm tracing system. Agencies must transmit recovered or confiscated firearm information to the system and share all related data with the Colorado Bureau of Investigation.

Colorado Bill Increases Marriage and Family Therapist Licensure Access

Colorado Bill HB26-1228 proposes changes to the licensure requirements for marriage and family therapists. The bill aims to increase access to licensure by allowing individuals whose master's or doctoral programs did not include an internship or practicum to still become licensed, with additional supervised clinical hours required.

Colorado Bill Clarifies Firearms Dealer Permit Requirements

Colorado HB26-1126 clarifies existing firearms dealer permit requirements, expands them to 'responsible persons' and employees/contractors, and introduces new security and reporting mandates. The bill also allows for fines up to $100,000 for repeat violations.

Bill to Sunset Kidney Disease Prevention Education Task Force

Colorado HB26-1277 proposes to sunset the Kidney Disease Prevention and Education Task Force, 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 Requires Toxicology Results in Fatal Crash Reports

Colorado HB26-1127, introduced for the 2026 Regular Session, requires coroners to include toxicology results for all deceased parties in reports concerning fatal motor vehicle crashes. The bill is currently under consideration.

Colorado Bill Expands Protection Order Petitioners

Colorado Bill SB26-004 proposes to expand the list of individuals and entities eligible to petition a court for an extreme risk protection order. The bill, currently under consideration, would allow healthcare facilities, behavioral health treatment facilities, schools, and higher education institutions to file such petitions.

Colorado Bill: Expedited Veterinary Licensing and Drug Donation

Colorado HB26-1198 proposes to expedite veterinary licensing by endorsement and veterinary technician registration by endorsement. It also establishes a program for the donation of unused veterinary drugs. The bill is currently under consideration in the 2026 Regular Session.

Colorado Firefighter Safety Act Petition Elections

Colorado Bill SB26-047 proposes changes to the definition of a general election for submitting ballot questions related to firefighter collective bargaining and the Colorado Firefighter Safety Act. The bill aims to modify when such questions can be added to the ballot.

Colorado Bill on Colorimetric Drug Tests for Possession

Colorado Bill HB26-1020 modifies procedures for colorimetric drug tests in drug possession cases. It restricts arrests for certain misdemeanor possession charges and requires advisements in felony cases regarding test accuracy and defendant rights.