Regulation of Hemodialysis Treatment Clinics and Technicians

Detected March 16th, 2026

Summary

Colorado Bill HB26-1280 proposes to continue the regulation of hemodialysis treatment clinics and technicians for 11 years, until September 1, 2037. This action implements a recommendation from the 2025 sunset report by the department of regulatory agencies.

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What changed

Colorado Bill HB26-1280, currently under consideration, aims to extend the regulation of hemodialysis treatment clinics and technicians by the Department of Public Health and Environment. This proposed legislation implements a recommendation from the 2025 sunset report, continuing the regulatory framework for these services until September 1, 2037.

Regulated entities, including hemodialysis clinics and technicians, should monitor the progress of this bill through the legislative process. While no immediate compliance actions are required at this stage, the bill's passage would extend existing regulatory oversight. Healthcare providers and related professionals should be aware of the potential continuation of these regulations and any associated requirements that may be in place.

What to do next

Monitor the legislative progress of Colorado Bill HB26-1280.
Review existing regulations for hemodialysis treatment clinics and technicians in Colorado.

Source document (simplified)

HB26-1280

Sunset Regulation of Hemodialysis Treatment

| Type | Bill |
| --- | --- |
| Session | 2026 Regular Session |
| Subjects | Health Care & Health Insurance Professions & Occupations Public Health |
Concerning the continuation of the regulation of hemodialysis treatment by the department of public health and environment, and, in connection therewith, implementing the recommendation contained in the 2025 sunset report by the department of regulatory agencies.

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

Sunset Process - House Health and Human Services Committee. The bill implements the recommendation of the Colorado office of policy, research, and regulatory reform in the department of regulatory agencies in its sunset review and report by continuing the regulation of hemodialysis clinics and technicians for 11 years, until September 1, 2037. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)

Prime Sponsors

Representative

Sheila Lieder
Representative

Eliza Hamrick
Senator

Iman Jodeh
Senator

Kyle Mullica

Committees

House

Health & Human Services Appropriations

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Status

Under Consideration

Introduced

Under Consideration

Upcoming Schedule

1 meeting

Mon

Mar 16

House Third Reading of Bills - Final Passage

10:00 AM House Chamber

Related Documents & Information

| Date | Version | Documents |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 03/13/2026 | Engrossed | PDF |
| 02/20/2026 | Introduced | PDF |

| Date | Version | Documents |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 02/26/2026 | Initial Fiscal Note | PDF |

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

| Activity | Vote | Documents |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Refer House Bill 26-1280 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 26-1280 to the Committee on Appropriations. | The motion passed on a vote of 10-2. | Vote summary |
Committee Report: PDF
| Date | Location | Action |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 |
| 03/03/2026 | House | House Committee on Health & Human Services Refer Unamended to Appropriations |
| 02/20/2026 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to Health & Human Services |
Prime Sponsor