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Colorado Bill SB26-138: Reducing Health Care Administrative Burdens

Colorado Bill SB26-138, introduced for the 2026 Regular Session, aims to reduce administrative burdens within the health-care system. The bill is currently under consideration in the Senate Health & Human Services Committee.

Colorado Bill SB26-137: Reduce Administrative Burdens

Colorado bill SB26-137, introduced for the 2026 Regular Session, aims to reduce administrative burdens by modifying mandatory rule reviews by principal departments and clarifying the scope of the attorney general's authority in litigation discovery. The bill is currently under consideration.

Colorado Bill Authorizes Dry Needling by Occupational Therapists

Colorado Bill HB26-1042 authorizes occupational therapists to perform dry needling starting September 1, 2027, provided they meet specific training and patient consent requirements. The bill mandates the division of professions and occupations to adopt equivalent rules to those for physical therapists.

Colorado Homeowner's Insurance Data Privacy Protections Bill

Colorado has enacted HB26-1091, establishing new data privacy protections for consumers in homeowner's insurance transactions. The bill restricts how insurers and related entities can use, sell, or share personal consumer data, requiring affirmative consent for certain practices.

Colorado Resolution Designating Arapahoe Road as Road of Remembrance

A resolution has been introduced in the Colorado House of Representatives to designate Arapahoe Road in Boulder County as the "Road of Remembrance." The resolution is currently under consideration and has been introduced in the 2026 Regular Session.

Nuclear Regulatory Commission: Streamlining Contested Adjudications in Licensing Proceedings

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has published a proposed rule to streamline contested adjudications in licensing proceedings. The rule aims to improve the efficiency of these proceedings and includes provisions for a public meeting.

Germany Updates Product Liability Law

Germany's Bundestag has begun reviewing a draft act to modernize its Product Liability Act, transposing an EU directive. The reform aims to update the law for digital products, AI, and global supply chains, with an expected entry into force by December 9, 2026.

Trump Administration Establishes $20B Reinsurance Facility for Persian Gulf Shipping

The Trump administration has established a $20 billion reinsurance facility through the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) to support private insurers providing coverage for maritime shipping in the Persian Gulf. This initiative aims to reduce war risk premiums and ensure the free flow of energy commodities.

EU Council Agrees Negotiating Position on Fisheries and Aquaculture Statistics Framework

The Council of the EU has agreed on a negotiating position for a new regulation on fisheries and aquaculture statistics. This framework aims to modernise data collection, replace five existing regulations, and improve the use of digital technologies. Negotiations with the European Parliament are expected to begin later in 2026.

Extension of Import Restrictions on Colombian Material

U.S. Customs and Border Protection has extended import restrictions on certain archaeological, ecclesiastical, and ethnological material from Colombia. This rule, published in the Federal Register, continues existing import limitations to protect cultural heritage.