Traveling Animal Protection Act Environmental Education Program Bill

Detected February 28th, 2026

Summary

Colorado Bill HB26-1133 proposes to clarify requirements for an environmental education program conducted under the "Traveling Animal Protection Act." The bill defines "professional" for the purpose of conducting such programs, requiring specific environmental education accreditation or certification.

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What changed

Colorado Bill HB26-1133, introduced for the 2026 Regular Session, seeks to amend the "Traveling Animal Protection Act" by clarifying the definition of an environmental education program and the qualifications of the "professional" conducting it. The bill specifies that a professional must possess at least one professional environmental education accreditation or certification to conduct these programs, which may involve the use of certain animals.

This bill is currently under consideration and has been referred to the House Committee on Business Affairs & Labor. Regulated entities, particularly organizations involved in environmental education programs that use animals, should monitor the progress of this bill. If enacted, it may require updates to accreditation and certification documentation for individuals or organizations conducting such programs to ensure compliance with the clarified definitions.

What to do next

Monitor the progress of Colorado Bill HB26-1133.
Review existing environmental education program accreditations and certifications if applicable.

Source document (simplified)

HB26-1133

Traveling Animal Protection Act Environmental Education Program

| Type | Bill |
| --- | --- |
| Session | 2026 Regular Session |
| Subjects | Agriculture |
Concerning an environmental education program that is conducted pursuant to the "Traveling Animal Protection Act".

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

The "Traveling Animal Protection Act" permits the use of certain animals as part of an environmental education program if certain requirements are met. The bill clarifies that an environmental education program is a program that is conducted by a professional who is qualified to impart environmental education information. The bill defines "professional" as an individual or an organization that has obtained at least one specific professional environmental education accreditation or certification.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)

Prime Sponsors

Representative

Monica Duran
Representative

Alex Valdez

Committees

House

Business Affairs & Labor

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Status

Under Consideration

Introduced

Under Consideration

Upcoming Schedule

1 meeting

Mon

Mar 2

House Third Reading of Bills - Final Passage

10:00 AM House Chamber

Related Documents & Information

| Date | Version | Documents |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 02/27/2026 | Engrossed | PDF |
| 02/04/2026 | Introduced | PDF |

| Date | Version | Documents |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 02/26/2026 | PA1 | PDF |

| Date | Version | Documents |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 02/19/2026 | FN1 | PDF |

| Activity | Vote | Documents |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Refer House Bill 26-1133, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 11-2. | Vote summary |
Committee Report: PDF
| Date | Amendment Number | Committee/ Floor Hearing | Status | Documents |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 02/27/2026 | L.002 | Second Reading | Passed [*] | PDF |
| 02/25/2026 | L.001 | HOU Business Affairs & Labor | Passed [] | PDF |
* Amendments passed in committee are not incorporated into the measure unless adopted by the full House or Senate.

** The status of Second Reading amendments may be subsequently affected by the adoption of an amendment to the Committee of the Whole Report. Refer to the House or Senate Journal for additional information.

| Date | Location | Action |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 02/27/2026 | House | House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee, Floor |
| 02/25/2026 | House | House Committee on Business Affairs & Labor Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole |
| 02/04/2026 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to Business Affairs & Labor |
Prime Sponsor

Rep. M. Duran | Rep. A. Valdez

Sponsor

(None) Co-Sponsor

(None)