2023 Legislative Session

​

Health Care & Public Health

​

SB23-288 – Coverage for Doula Services (Signed into Law)
Status: Governor Signed – May 30, 2023 Expanded measures to determine insurance coverage for doula services to improve maternal health outcomes.

​

HB23-1256 – Health-care Professional Telehealth Out-of-state Patient (Did Not Pass)

Status: Postponed Indefinitely – April 5, 2023 Would have allowed Colorado health-care professionals to provide telehealth care to patients located outside Colorado.

​

 

Children, Families & Youth

​

HB23-1026 – Family Time for Grandparents (Signed into Law)
Status: Governor Signed – May 23, 2023
Strengthened opportunities for grandparents to maintain family connections.

​

HB23-1223 – Task Force to Prioritize Grants Target Population (Signed into Law)
Status: Governor Signed – June 7, 2023  Created a task force to improve youth-focused grant funding and reduce negative outcomes for children and youth.

​

HB23-1145 – Hearing Timelines for Juveniles in Adult Facilities (Signed into Law)
Status: Governor Signed – March 23, 2023. Improved timelines for hearings involving juveniles detained in adult facilities.

 

Education & Child Protection

​

HB23-1191 – Prohibit Corporal Punishment of Children (Signed into Law)
Status: Governor Signed – April 20, 2023. Prohibited corporal punishment of children in certain public settings.

 

Economic Development & Workforce

​​

SB23-146 – Colorado Apprenticeship Directory Information (Signed into Law)
Status: Governor Signed – April 17, 2023. Updated Colorado’s apprenticeship resource directory to strengthen workforce pathways.

 

Retirement & Family Law

​

HB23-1144 – PERA Defined Benefit Payments to Ex-Spouse (Did Not Pass)
Status: Postponed Indefinitely – February 23, 2023. Would have addressed remarriage-related benefit payments to ex-spouses under PERA.

 

Cannabis Social Equity

​

HB23-1020 – Social Equity Licenses in Regulated Marijuana (Did Not Advance)
Status: Senate Finance – May 4, 2023. Focused on expanding social equity licenses within Colorado’s regulated marijuana industry.

​

2024 Legislative Session

​

Health Care & Public Health

​

SB24-042 – Sickle Cell Disease Community Outreach & Services (Signed into Law)

Status: Governor Signed – June 3, 2024. Created the Arie P. Taylor Sickle Cell Disease Outreach Program to provide services, support, and community outreach for individuals living with sickle cell disease.

​

HB24-1229 – Presumptive Eligibility for Long-Term Care (Signed into Law)
Status: Governor Signed – June 3, 2024. Established presumptive eligibility for individuals requiring long-term services and supports to improve timely access to care.

​

HB24-1079 – Persons Detained in Jail on Emergency Commitment (Signed into Law)
Status: Governor Signed – May 17, 2024. Addressed the treatment and handling of individuals detained in jail under emergency mental health commitments.

 

Courts, Justice & Legal Services

​

SB24-006 – Pretrial Diversion Programs (Signed into Law)
Status: Governor Signed – March 22, 2024. Required courts to consider an individual's ability to participate in judicial proceedings when determining eligibility for pretrial diversion programs.

​

HB24-1291 – Licensed Legal Paraprofessionals (Signed into Law)
Status: Governor Signed – April 29, 2024. Expanded the authority of licensed legal paraprofessionals to assist individuals in certain domestic relations matters.

 

Education & Student Safety

​

HB24-1167 – Prohibit Student Seclusion (Did Not Pass)
Status: Postponed Indefinitely – April 25, 2024. Would have prohibited student seclusion practices in schools.

 

Children, Families & Human Services

​

HB24-1120 – Resources for Persons in Child Welfare System (Did Not Advance)
Status: House Appropriations – May 14, 2024. Focused on strengthening requirements and resources related to child abuse and neglect reporting within the child welfare system.

 

Public Safety & Criminal Justice

​

HB24-1092 – Minimum Sentence Crimes Against Prostituted Children (Did Not Pass)
Status: Postponed Indefinitely – February 15, 2024. Would have established mandatory minimum sentencing for crimes committed against prostituted children.

 

Cannabis Social Equity

​

HB24-1061 – Marijuana Industry & Social Equity (Did Not Pass)
Status: Postponed Indefinitely – March 21, 2024. Sought reforms to Colorado’s marijuana social equity program, including independent delivery and accelerator licenses.

 

State Government & Fiscal Policy

​

HB24-1059 – Compensation for State Elected Officials (Signed into Law)
Status: Governor Signed – June 4, 2024. Created an independent commission for state elected official compensation and adjusted legislative per diem structures.

​

SB24-052 – Ongoing Funding for 911 Resource Center (Did Not Advance)
Status: Senate Appropriations – January 29, 2024. Provided ongoing funding for the Colorado 911 Resource Center and established accountability reporting requirements.

 

Professional Regulation & Sunset Legislation

​

HB24-1328 – Sunset Continue Money Transmitter Regulation (Signed into Law)
Status: Governor Signed – June 3, 2024. Continued regulation of money transmitters while implementing recommendations from the Department of Regulatory Agencies sunset review.

​

HB24-1253 – Sunset Regulation of Respiratory Therapy (Signed into Law)
Status: Governor Signed – May 15, 2024. Continued the regulation of respiratory therapists and implemented sunset recommendations.

 

Agriculture & Animal Welfare

​

HB24-1163 – Pet Animal Registration System (Did Not Pass)
Status: Postponed Indefinitely – February 8, 2024. Would have created a registration system for pet animals in Colorado.This now gives you a complete 2023–2026 legislative portfolio in a consistent, polished format.

 

 

2025 Legislative Session

​

Health Care & Behavioral Health

​

SB25-042 – Behavioral Health Crisis Response Recommendations (Signed into Law)
Status: Governor Signed – March 26, 2025. Implemented recommendations to strengthen Colorado’s behavioral health crisis response system.

​

SB25-122 – Extending Organ & Tissue Donation Fund (Signed into Law)
Status: Governor Signed – June 4, 2025. Extended the Emily Keyes–John W. Buckner organ and tissue donation awareness fund indefinitely.

 

Courts, Justice & Competency

​

SB25-041 – Competency in Criminal Justice System Services & Bail (Signed into Law)
Status: Governor Signed – June 2, 2025. Improved services and legal processes for individuals found incompetent to stand trial.

​

HB25-1058 – Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity Defense (Signed into Law)
Status: Governor Signed – March 14, 2025. Updated procedures surrounding the insanity defense in criminal proceedings.

​

HB25-1187 – Confidential Court Documents (Did Not Pass)
Status: Lost on Third Reading – March 25, 2025. Would have protected certain civil protection order documentation from public release.

 

Children & Families

​

HB25-1159 – Child Support Commission Recommendations (Signed into Law)
Status: Governor Signed – May 31, 2025. Implemented recommendations from Colorado’s Child Support Commission.

​

SB25-043 – Deflection Supports Justice-Involved Youth (Did Not Advance)
Status: Senate Appropriations – May 8, 2025. Addressed justice system diversion and supports for youth.

 

Education

​

HB25-1149 – Comprehensive Black History & Culture Education in K–12 (Signed into Law)
Status: Governor Signed – June 3, 2025
Established comprehensive Black history and socio-cultural education in Colorado public schools.

​

HB25-1178 – Ban Student Seclusion (Did Not Pass)
Status: Postponed Indefinitely – April 16, 2025
Would have prohibited student seclusion practices.

​

HB25-1158 – Digital Education Materials (Did Not Pass)
Status: Lost on Third Reading – April 14, 2025
Focused on integrity standards for digital learning materials.

 

Public Safety & Criminal Justice

​

HB25-1013 – Department of Corrections Visitation Rights (Signed into Law)
Status: Governor Signed – June 4, 2025. Expanded social visitation rights for incarcerated individuals.

​

HB25-1073 – Protections Against Child Rape (Did Not Pass)
Status: Postponed Indefinitely – March 12, 2025. Would have increased sentencing requirements for sexual assault crimes against children.

​

HB25-1008 – Complementary Behavioral Health Services in Jails (Did Not Advance)
Status: House Appropriations – May 13, 2025. Sought to incentivize jails to provide complementary behavioral health services.

 

HB25B-1010 – Continuity of Care for Impacted Communities (Did Not Pass – Special Session)

Status: Postponed Indefinitely – August 21, 2025. Focused on continuity of health care for disproportionately impacted communities.

 

2026 Legislative Session

​

Children & Families

​

HB26-1314 – Family Stability & Kinship Care (Signed into Law)
Status: Sent to Governor – May 22, 2026. Prioritizes kinship placement and strengthens grandparent contact to improve child stability.

​

SB26-080 – Cradle to Career Grant Program Creation (Signed into Law)
Status: Signed by Senate President – May 19, 2026
Creates a cradle-to-career grant program to support youth and families.

 

Health Care & Public Health

​

HB26-1044 – Measures to Improve Black Maternal Health Equity (Signed into Law)
Status: Governor Signed – May 5, 2026. Advanced maternal health equity and culturally responsive care.

 

HB26-1135 – Transparency of Chemicals Used in Hair Products (Signed into Law)
Status: Signed by Speaker – May 12, 2026. Increased transparency regarding chemicals used in hair products.

 

Housing & Consumer Protection

​

HB26-1196 – Tenant Data Information (Signed into Law)
Status: Signed by Speaker – May 20, 2026. Strengthened protections surrounding tenant data and information.

​

HB26-1245 – Theft by Contractor (Did Not Pass)
Status: Lost on Third Reading – April 21, 2026. Addressed contractor theft protections.

 

Public Safety & Criminal Justice

​

SB26-190 – Release Information About Peace Officer Use of Force (Signed into Law)
Status: Signed by Senate President – May 22, 2026. Improves transparency surrounding officer-involved deaths.

​

SB26-111 – Protections Against Child Rape (Did Not Pass)
Status: Postponed Indefinitely – March 18, 2026. Renewed effort to strengthen penalties for child sexual assault offenses.

​

SB26-136 – Reporting of Lost or Stolen Livestock (Signed into Law)
Status: Signed by Speaker – May 5, 2026. Improves reporting requirements for missing livestock.

 

Regulatory & Sunset Legislation

​

HB26-1214 – Sunset Substance Abuse Treatment Program Licensing (Signed into Law)
Status: Concurred/Repassed – May 4, 2026. Continued licensing requirements for substance abuse treatment programs.

​

HB26-1194 – Sunset Combative Sports Office & Commission (Signed into Law)

Status: Concurred/Repassed – May 4, 2026. Continued the Office of Combative Sports and implemented sunset recommendations.

 

Education & School Safety

​

HB26-1264 – Safety Program for Students & Others at Public School (Did Not Pass)
Status: Postponed Indefinitely – April 23, 2026. Focused on school safety initiatives.