Continue Microgrid Resilience Grant Program Indefinitely

Colorado House Bill HB26-1051 proposes to continue the microgrids for community resilience grant program indefinitely by removing its scheduled repeal date of September 1, 2026. This program provides grants to cooperative electric associations and municipally owned utilities for microgrid resources in eligible rural communities.

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 Authorizing Disposal of Mineral Rights

Colorado Bill HB26-1304 proposes to grant History Colorado the authority to dispose of mineral rights, including specific rights in Weld County and West Virginia. The bill is currently in the 'Under Consideration' stage in the 2026 Regular Session.

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 Bill Increases Patient Access to Behavioral Health Providers

Colorado Bill HB26-1002 aims to increase patient access to behavioral health providers by enhancing provider network participation, expediting credentialing, and reimbursing prelicensed providers. The bill also modifies clinical hour requirements for licensed clinical social workers.

Colorado Bill: Minors Digital Content Protections and Civil Remedies

Colorado Bill HB26-1058 establishes new requirements and civil remedies for minors featured in compensated digital content on online platforms, effective June 1, 2027. It mandates record-keeping, trust account provisions for minors' earnings, and prohibits the financial benefit from content created with intent to sexually gratify.

Traveling Animal Protection Act Environmental Education Program Bill

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.

Colorado Bill Prohibits General Assembly Members Holding Other Elected Offices

Colorado Senate Bill 26-059, introduced for the 2026 Regular Session, proposes to prohibit members and members-elect of the general assembly from holding any other elected offices. The bill is currently under consideration.

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.

BSCC Releases $125 Million for Illicit Cannabis Enforcement

The Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) has released $125 million in grant funding to support local governments in their efforts to combat illicit cannabis operations. This funding, part of a larger statewide initiative, aims to address public health and safety impacts associated with illegal cannabis activities.