2026 Legislative and Policy Issues
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Analyses are based on bills or issues as they are at the date noted on the document. Policy issues may change during the course of a legislative session or year. For the current status of these and other bills introduced in the Colorado legislature, visit the website for the Colorado General Assembly.
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| Bill or Issue | Summary | Position |
|---|---|---|
SB 26-178 Health Insurance Affordability Measures |
This bill focuses on making health insurance more affordable in Colorado by restructuring funding and oversight for the Colorado Health Insurance Affordability Enterprise (HIAE). The HIAE funds OmniSalud, the state re-insurance program and premium subsidies. | Support |
HB 26-1300: Health Service District Affordable Housing Service |
This bill allows a Health Service District to provide Affordable Housing Services without needing approval to modify its original service plan. The district can add these housing services if a majority of its board of directors approves. | MONITOR |
Bill Number & Name: HB 26-1271: Alcohol Impact & Recovery Enterprises, Support |
Supports programs or enterprises that address alcohol misuse impacts and expand recovery-related services. | Support |
HB 26-1195: Psychotherapy Artificial Intelligence Restrictions |
Limits or regulates the use of AI tools in psychotherapy to safeguard patient privacy and quality of care. | Support |
HB 26-1139: Use of Artificial Intelligence in Health Care |
Sets standards and oversight for how AI can be used in clinical settings to protect patients and ensure transparency. | Support |
HB 26-1271: Alcohol Impact & Recovery Enterprises, Support |
Allows local jurisdictions to consider or implement electronic ballot return methods with security considerations. | Monitor |
SB 26-119: Authorize Local Electronic Ballot Return |
Allows local jurisdictions to consider or implement electronic ballot return methods with security considerations. | Monitor |
SB 26-107: Modify Colorado Open Records Act |
Updates public records law procedures, potentially affecting access timelines, fees, or exemptions in Colorado | Monitor |
Budget Issue: Senior Dental Program |
This Budget Issue details the Senior Dental Program and the proposed reductions. | Strongly support full funding of the Senior Dental Program |