Colorado Declares February 28 Rare Disease Day

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Published February 27th, 2026

Detected February 28th, 2026

Summary

The Colorado General Assembly has passed SJR26-014, officially declaring February 28, 2026, as Rare Disease Day in the state. This resolution aims to raise awareness and support for individuals affected by rare diseases.

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What changed

Colorado Senate Joint Resolution 26-014, passed on February 27, 2026, officially designates February 28, 2026, as Rare Disease Day within the state. The resolution, sponsored by Senators Cathy Kipp and Cleave Simpson, and Representatives Lorena García and Dusty Johnson, aims to acknowledge and raise awareness for individuals and families impacted by rare diseases.

This resolution is a non-binding declaration and does not impose any new regulatory requirements or compliance obligations on businesses or individuals. Its primary purpose is to foster public awareness and support for the rare disease community within Colorado.

Source document (simplified)

SJR26-014

February 28 Rare Disease Day

| Type | Resolution |
| --- | --- |
| Session | 2026 Regular Session |
| Subjects | General Assembly |
Concerning the declaration of February 28, 2026, as Rare Disease Day.

Recent Bill (PDF)

Prime Sponsors

Senator

Cathy Kipp
Senator

Cleave Simpson
Representative

Lorena García
Representative

Dusty Johnson

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Status

Under Consideration

Introduced

Under Consideration

Upcoming Schedule

1 meeting

Mon

Mar 2

House Consideration of Resolution(S)

10:00 AM House Chamber

Related Documents & Information

| Date | Version | Documents |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 02/27/2026 | Engrossed | PDF |
| 02/24/2026 | Introduced | PDF |

| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 02/27/2026 | Consideration of Resolutions | RESOLUTION | 31 AYE 0 NO 3 OTHER | Vote record |

| Date | Location | Action |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 02/27/2026 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to |
| 02/27/2026 | Senate | Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 02/24/2026 | Senate | Senate Third Reading Laid Over to 02/27/2026 - No Amendments |
| 02/24/2026 | Senate | Introduced In Senate - Assigned to |
Prime Sponsor

Sen. C. Kipp | Sen. C. Simpson

Rep. L. García | Rep. D. Johnson

Sponsor

(None) Co-Sponsor