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Colorado Declares February 28 Rare Disease Day

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.

Colorado Energy & Carbon Management Statutes Bill

Colorado HB26-1303 proposes technical changes to existing energy and carbon management statutes. The bill has been introduced and is currently under consideration by the Colorado House of Representatives. The proposed changes aim to refine current regulations within the energy sector.

Colorado Bill to Enhance Behavioral Health Access

Colorado Bill HB26-1305, introduced in the 2026 Regular Session, aims to enhance access to inpatient behavioral health services by aligning state and federal statutes. The bill is currently under consideration by the House Health & Human Services Committee.

Colorado PERA Plan Options Expansion Bill HB26-1026

Colorado Bill HB26-1026 proposes to expand plan options for the Public Employees' Retirement Association (PERA). Key provisions include allowing members to purchase service credit for previous periods of unemployment and requiring PERA employers to affiliate with and offer PERA's deferred compensation plan to employees.

Colorado Prohibits 3D Printing of Firearms and Components

Colorado HB26-1144 prohibits the manufacturing, possession with intent to manufacture, and distribution of digital instructions for 3D printing firearms and components. Violations are classified as a class 1 misdemeanor, escalating to a class 5 felony for subsequent offenses. This bill applies to individuals and entities not federally licensed to manufacture firearms.

Colorado Age Attestation for Computing Devices Bill

Colorado's SB26-051 proposes requiring operating system providers to implement an age attestation interface at account setup. This interface would signal a user's age bracket to applications, impacting how developers handle user data based on age. Violations could result in civil penalties.

Colorado Bill HB26-1101: Criminal Offenses for Critical Infrastructure Metals

Colorado Bill HB26-1101 introduces new criminal offenses related to the sale and possession of stolen critical infrastructure metals. The bill mandates specific payment methods and reporting requirements for dealers of such materials, aiming to deter theft and illicit trade.

NRC Approves ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code 2023 Edition

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has issued a proposed rule to approve the 2023 Edition of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code and Code Cases, Revision 41. This proposed rule is open for public comment until April 28, 2026.

H.R. 4638 BOWOW Act of 2025 - Immigration inadmissibility for harming law enforcement animals

H.R. 4638, the BOWOW Act of 2025, was introduced in the US House of Representatives. This bill proposes to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to make aliens inadmissible and deportable if convicted of harming animals used in law enforcement.

H.R. 4638 - BOWOW Act of 2025 Hearing Announcement

The US House Committee on the Judiciary announced a hearing for H.R. 4638, the BOWOW Act of 2025, scheduled for March 3, 2026. The bill text and committee report are available for review.