ColoradoHB26-10402026 Regular SessionHouse

Sterilization Rights of Person with Disabilities

Sponsored By: Lisa Cutter (Democratic), Meg Froelich (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

Health Care & Health Insurance

Personalized for You

How does this bill affect your finances?

Personalize government policy and PRIA will tell you what this bill means for your household, plus every other piece of legislation we track. PRIA reads each provision against your financial profile to show you exactly what matters to your wallet.

Free to download

Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Organ donation safeguards for people with disabilities

People receiving disability services cannot donate organs if they show or say that they object, regardless of age. Parents can consent to organ removal for transplantation when the person receiving services is under 18. A legal guardian can also give consent. Consent requires consultation with the care team and an intellectual and developmental disabilities professional. That professional must not be affiliated with the facility or community residential home where the person lives. These rules begin August 12, 2026. If a referendum petition is filed, they require voter approval in November 2026 and take effect on the governor’s official declaration date.

Stronger sterilization rights for people with disabilities

The law protects people with intellectual and developmental disabilities from sterilization mainly intended to prevent reproduction. People who can make this decision cannot be sterilized against their will. For those who cannot, sterilization against their will requires an imminent threat to their life or health. This means a real, immediate, or substantial risk of death or serious, irreversible harm without prompt medical care. The decision must also follow Colorado guardianship law, another applicable law, or a court order. The law repeals the old sterilization-specific process for competency reviews, guardianship petitions, and court orders. These changes begin August 12, 2026. If a referendum petition is filed, they require voter approval in November 2026 and take effect on the governor’s official declaration date.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Cosponsors

Andrew Boesenecker
Democratic • House
Brianna Titone
Democratic • House
Cecelia Espenoza
Democratic • House
Eliza Hamrick
Democratic • House
Emily Sirota
Democratic • House
Elizabeth Velasco
Democratic • House
Gretchen Rydin
Democratic • House
Jennifer Bacon
Democratic • House
Jamie Jackson
Democratic • House
Junie Joseph
Democratic • House
Javier Mabrey
Democratic • House
Julie McCluskie
Democratic • House
Jacque Phillips
Democratic • House
Jenny Willford
Democratic • House
Kyle Brown
Democratic • House
Karen McCormick
Democratic • House
Kenny Nguyen
Democratic • House
Katie Stewart
Democratic • House
Lorena Garcia
Democratic • House
Lori Goldstein
Democratic • House
Larry Don Suckla
Republican • House
Monica Duran
Democratic • House
Mandy Lindsay
Democratic • House
Matthew Martinez
Democratic • House
Manny Rutinel
Democratic • House
Regina English
Democratic • House
Rebekah Stewart
Democratic • House
Rick Taggart
Republican • House
Ron Weinberg
Republican • House
Sean Camacho
Democratic • House
Sheila Lieder
Democratic • House
Tisha Mauro
Democratic • House
Tammy Story
Democratic • House
Yara Zokaie
Democratic • House
Sen. A. Benavidez
Affiliation unavailable
Cathy Kipp
Democratic • Senate
Chris Kolker
Democratic • Senate
Dylan Roberts
Democratic • Senate
Iman Jodeh
Democratic • Senate
Judy Amabile
Democratic • Senate
James Coleman
Democratic • Senate
Jessie Danielson
Democratic • Senate
Julie Gonzales
Democratic • Senate
Janice Marchman
Democratic • Senate
Kyle Mullica
Democratic • Senate
Katie Wallace
Democratic • Senate
Matt Ball
Democratic • Senate
Marc Snyder
Democratic • Senate
Mike Weissman
Democratic • Senate
Tony Exum
Democratic • Senate
Tom Sullivan
Democratic • Senate
William Lindstedt
Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 249 • No: 11

House vote • 3/12/2026

Senate amendments: Repass

Yes: 61 • No: 2

House vote • 3/12/2026

Senate amendments: Concur

Yes: 60 • No: 3

Senate vote • 3/11/2026

Third reading: Bill

Yes: 35 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/4/2026

Refer House Bill 26-1040, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.

Yes: 9 • No: 0

House vote • 2/10/2026

Third reading: Bill

Yes: 65 • No: 0

House vote • 2/4/2026

Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment C).

Yes: 7 • No: 5

House vote • 2/4/2026

Refer House Bill 26-1040, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole.

Yes: 12 • No: 1

Actions Timeline

Governor Signed
3/27/2026House
Signed by the President of the Senate
3/19/2026Senate
Sent to the Governor
3/19/2026House
Signed by the Speaker of the House
3/18/2026House
House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass
3/12/2026House
Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
3/11/2026Senate
Senate Second Reading Passed with Amendments - Committee, Floor
3/10/2026Senate
Senate Second Reading Laid Over to 03/10/2026 - No Amendments
3/9/2026Senate
Senate Committee on Health & Human Services Refer Amended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole
3/4/2026Senate
Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Health & Human Services
2/12/2026Senate
House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
2/10/2026House
House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee, Floor
2/9/2026House
House Committee on Health & Human Services Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole
2/4/2026House
Introduced In House - Assigned to Health & Human Services
1/14/2026House

Bill Text

Engrossed
PDF
Final Act
PDF
House Health & Human Services Preamend
PDF
Introduced
PDF
Reengrossed
PDF
Rerevised
PDF
Revised
PDF
Senate Health & Human Services Preamend
PDF
Signed Act
PDF

Related Bills

Back to State Legislation