State Bills: Colorado

Modify Colorado Channel Authority Board Appointments

Colorado Governor signed SB154 into law, modifying the appointment structure for the Colorado Channel Authority Board. The bill changes how members are appointed to the board, affecting the governance composition of the state telecommunications authority.

Sunset Podiatry Board

Colorado Governor signed HB26-1344, continuing the Colorado Podiatry Board and adding a requirement for podiatrists to develop written plans ensuring security of patient medical records. The bill implements recommendations from the 2025 sunset report by the Department of Regulatory Agencies. The bill passed during the 2026 Regular Session.

Abortion Medication Access on College Campuses

Colorado Governor signed HB1335 into law on March 17, 2026, requiring public colleges and universities in the state to provide access to abortion medication services on campus. The bill was sponsored by Representatives Garcia and Nguyen along with Senator Wallace. This legislation applies to all public higher education institutions during the 2026 Regular Session.

Workforce Housing & Housing Tax Credit

Colorado Governor signed SB001 into law on March 25, 2026. The bill authorizes boards of county commissioners to appropriate money for specified types of housing and expands the middle-income housing tax credit to transferees who do not own an interest in a qualified development. The bill passed the Senate 26-7 and House 53-10 with bipartisan sponsorship.

HB1337 nuclear bill signed by Colorado governor

HB1337 nuclear bill signed by Colorado governor

School Counselor Credit Hour Requirements

Colorado General Assembly passed SB153, establishing new minimum graduate credit hour requirements for licensed school counselors seeking special services licensure with a school counselor endorsement. The bill was signed by Governor Jared Polis on March 31, 2026, during the 2026 Regular Session.

Higher Education Funding Allocation Model Changes

Colorado Governor signed HB1345 on March 31, 2026, implementing changes to the state higher education funding allocation model. The bill implements recommendations from the state report on higher education funding allocation formulas, affecting how state funding is distributed to public colleges and universities.

Homeless Prevention Activities Program Restructure

Colorado HB1192 was signed into law on March 12, 2026, restructuring the state's homeless prevention activities program. The bill passed the House and Senate with bipartisan sponsorship and modifies how the program is administered. Organizations receiving state funding for homeless prevention should review program requirements.

Colorado State Forest Service Good Neighbor Authority

Colorado Governor signed HB1205 on March 10, 2026, amending state law to align with federal Good Neighbor Authority expansions. The bill updates the Colorado State Forest Service's authority to enter into cooperative agreements with federal land management agencies. The legislation passed both chambers with strong bipartisan support.

Transfer of Unsold Insurance Premium Tax Credits

Colorado HB 26-1346 was signed into law, permitting the Department of the Treasury to sell unsold insurance premium tax credits to entities other than insurance companies. The bill creates a new mechanism for transferring these credits and expands the eligible buyer pool beyond traditional insurance industry participants.