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 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.

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 Expands Illicit Massage Business Definition

Colorado HB26-1257 proposes to expand the definition of an "illicit massage business" to include businesses engaging in crimes beyond human-trafficking-related offenses. The bill also removes restrictions on local governments regarding licensing requirements and allows for additional grounds to deny, revoke, or suspend licenses.

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 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.

Colorado Bill Requires Baby Diaper Changing Stations in Public Restrooms

Colorado Bill HB26-1130 requires buildings with public restrooms to install baby diaper changing stations by July 1, 2027. Building owners must ensure stations are safe, sanitary, and clearly signed, with exceptions for historic structures or accessibility conflicts.

Colorado Affordable Home Ownership Program Bill Update

Colorado bill SB26-040 proposes changes to the state's affordable home ownership program. Key amendments include clarifying income eligibility requirements for housing units and allowing modifications to monthly housing cost percentages under certain conditions. The bill also addresses local affordability mechanisms and potential rental of program units.

Colorado Bill Reduces Collective Bargaining Barriers

Colorado HB26-1005 proposes amendments to the "Labor Peace Act" to reduce barriers to collective bargaining negotiations. Key changes include clarifying mandatory subjects of bargaining and eliminating the requirement for a second election for union security agreements. The bill aims to promote good faith negotiations between employers and employees.

Commerce: L-lysine from China Antidumping Duty Investigation Preliminary Determination

The U.S. Department of Commerce has made a preliminary affirmative determination in the antidumping duty investigation of L-lysine from China. The investigation found weighted-average dumping margins ranging from 41.22% to 72.18% for various Chinese producers and exporters.