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Press Releases

Aug 3, 2026

Law to Establish Guardrails for AI in Healthcare Goes into Effect

New legislation to ensure patients’ continued access to mental healthcare provided by a licensed human professional will go into effect on August 12.

Jul 30, 2026

Law to Create Fairer County Commissioner Maps Goes Into Effect

A new law to improve the county commissioner redistricting process goes into effect August 12, 2026.

Jul 30, 2026

New Laws to Protect Coloradans’ Rights Amid Federal Rollbacks Go Into Effect

Legislation will insulate nonprofits, shore up protections in education and housing

Jul 29, 2026

SB25-003 Goes Into Effect

SB25-003, sponsored by Senators Tom Sullivan, D-Centennial, and Julie Gonzales, D-Denver, and Speaker Pro Tempore Andy Boesenecker, D-Fort Collins, and Representative Meg Froelich, D-Englewood, goes into effect August 1, 2026.

Jul 29, 2026

Laws to Bolster Outdoor Recreation and Limit Human-Bear Conflict Go Into Effect

Two new laws to keep Colorado’s outdoors safe and accessible will go into effect on August 12. HB26-1008 will support outdoor recreation and rural economies, and HB26-1342 helps minimize human-bear conflicts.

Jul 29, 2026

Laws to Improve Behavioral and Emergency Healthcare Access Go Into Effect

Three new laws to improve healthcare access in Colorado go into effect on August 12.

Jul 28, 2026

Laws to Address Teacher Shortage, Recognize Multilingual Students Go into Effect

New laws to improve educational outcomes go into effect August 12, 2026. SB26-126 addresses Colorado’s teacher shortage by easing licensure requirements for qualified out-of-state teachers, and HB26-1028 creates opportunities for students who speak more than one language.

Jul 28, 2026

Three Laws to Protect Colorado-Grown Produce, Save Farmers and Ranchers Money Go Into Effect

On August 12, a trio of laws to strengthen and support agriculture in Colorado will go into effect. HB26-1031 protects the integrity of Colorado’s agriculture industry from imposter products. HB26-1067 saves farmers money and prevents the spread of livestock disease, and SB26-064 expands opportunities for first-time farmers and ranchers while protecting vital land and water resources.

Jul 27, 2026

Effective August 12: Laws to Improve Safety After Tragic Colorado Deaths

Three bills to improve safety, each named after the young victims of tragic deaths in Colorado, will go into effect August 12.

Jul 27, 2026

Key Provisions of Rideshare Safety and Accountability Act Go Into Effect

HB26-1424 will keep riders and drivers safe by requiring stronger policies and reporting for TNCs

Jul 23, 2026

General Assembly Dems Urge Colorado’s Congressional Delegation to Protect Federal Funding for Domestic Violence Survivors

Federal Victims of Crime Act funding has been slashed by over 75 percent in Colorado since 2018

Jul 23, 2026

Laws Go Into Effect to Strengthen Victim Protections, Protect Older Coloradans from Being Scammed

On August 12, 2026, two laws to protect vulnerable Coloradans will go into effect. HB26-1017 prevents insurance companies from receiving victim restitution payments and HB26-1110 helps prevent older and vulnerable Coloradans from being scammed out of their hard-earned money.

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