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Colorado Bill on Maternal Health Equity and Continuing Education

Colorado's HB26-1044 mandates measures to improve Black maternal health equity, including continuing education for obstetric professionals, public display of respectful maternity care principles, and enhanced reporting of severe maternal morbidity or death incidents. The bill introduces penalties for discriminatory or negligent misconduct by healthcare facilities and practitioners.

Colorado Designates Emergency Medical Services as Essential Services

Colorado Bill HB26-1238 proposes to designate emergency medical services, including ambulance and air ambulance services, as essential services within the state. The bill aims to integrate these services into public safety systems and outlines provisions for reimbursement and funding from state accounts.

Colorado Combative Sports Office Continuation and Terminology Update

Colorado Bill HB26-1194 continues the office of combative sports and commission until 2037, updating terminology and safety data collection requirements. The bill also modifies disciplinary grounds and introduces new financial interest restrictions for promoters, matchmakers, and managers.

Colorado Bill Protects Vulnerable Adults from Financial Exploitation

Colorado Bill HB26-1110, the ASSET Act, requires financial institutions to report suspected financial exploitation of vulnerable adults to law enforcement and may authorize delays in disbursements. The bill aims to protect eligible adults from financial exploitation by financial institutions.

Homeless Prevention Activities Program Restructure

Colorado Bill HB26-1192 proposes restructuring the homeless prevention activities program. The bill would eliminate the program's advisory committee and grant the division of housing enhanced administrative and enforcement powers over program standards and fund allocation.

Colorado Bill HB26-1134: Right to Counsel in Municipal Courts

Colorado Bill HB26-1134 aims to ensure municipal court defendants have the same right to counsel as state court defendants. The bill clarifies defense counsel's rights and prohibits flat-fee payment structures for indigent defense in municipalities prosecuting domestic violence cases. It also mandates open proceedings and prompt case resolution.

Federal Bureau of Prisons Information Security Audit FY 2025

The Department of Justice's Office of the Inspector General has released an audit report on the Federal Bureau of Prisons' Information Security Management Program for Fiscal Year 2025. The report, dated March 3, 2026, identifies 5 recommendations for improvement.

DOJ Audit of BOP Security Controls and Network FY2025

The Department of Justice's Office of the Inspector General has released an audit report on the Federal Bureau of Prisons' security controls and network (BOPNet) for Fiscal Year 2025. The report, dated March 3, 2026, was conducted pursuant to the Federal Information Security Modernization Act of 2014.

NRC Proposed Rule on Streamlining Contested Adjudications

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has proposed changes to streamline contested adjudications in licensing proceedings. This proposed rule is open for public comment until April 2, 2026.

SEC Adopts HFIA Act Disclosure Rules for Foreign Issuers

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has adopted new rules under the Holding Foreign Insiders Accountable (HFIA) Act. These rules require public companies to disclose information regarding foreign issuers, aiming to enhance transparency and accountability. The rules become effective on March 18, 2026.