ColoradoHB26-10442026 Regular SessionHouse

Measures to Improve Black Maternal Health Equity

Sponsored By: Adrienne Benavidez, Junie Joseph (Democratic), Regina English (Democratic), Tony Exum (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

Health Care & Health InsuranceProfessions & OccupationsPublic Health

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.

More rights information for birthing parents

By January 1, 2027, Colorado childbirth facilities must make rights information available electronically to birthing parents and, when applicable, companions or family. Printed copies must be provided on request. The statement covers freedom from mistreatment, dignity, privacy, informed consent, choice, and having a birth companion. It also covers fair, culturally sensitive, evidence-based care, clear communication, and contact details for discrimination complaints. The requirement excludes specified childbirth policies for people in custody. It does not create a private right to sue for noncompliance.

Black maternal advocates shape health reviews

When task force grant funding is available, Colorado's public health department must include at least one Black maternal health advocate. The department must use maternal health task force feedback in its work with the Colorado Maternal Mortality Review Committee. That work covers outcomes for Black birthing parents and known or suspected causes of unequal outcomes.

New license training rules for nurses

The Colorado Board of Nursing must adopt continuing-education rules that emphasize cultural competence and equity. The board can require nurses to complete up to 20 hours every two years to renew their licenses. The law sets this ceiling but does not specify how many hours the board must require.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Cosponsors

Andrew Boesenecker
Democratic • House
Alex Valdez
Democratic • House
Brianna Titone
Democratic • House
Chad Clifford
Democratic • House
Emily Sirota
Democratic • House
Elizabeth Velasco
Democratic • House
Jennifer Bacon
Democratic • House
Jamie Jackson
Democratic • House
Javier Mabrey
Democratic • House
Julie McCluskie
Democratic • House
Jacque Phillips
Democratic • House
Jenny Willford
Democratic • House
Kyle Brown
Democratic • House
Kenny Nguyen
Democratic • House
Lori Goldstein
Democratic • House
Michael Carter
Democratic • House
Monica Duran
Democratic • House
Mandy Lindsay
Democratic • House
Manny Rutinel
Democratic • House
Sean Camacho
Democratic • House
Sheila Lieder
Democratic • House
Tammy Story
Democratic • House
Cathy Kipp
Democratic • Senate
Chris Kolker
Democratic • Senate
Dylan Roberts
Democratic • Senate
Iman Jodeh
Democratic • Senate
Judy Amabile
Democratic • Senate
Jeff Bridges
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
Lisa Cutter
Democratic • Senate
Lindsey Daugherty
Democratic • Senate
Matt Ball
Democratic • Senate
Marc Snyder
Democratic • Senate
Mike Weissman
Democratic • Senate
Nick Hinrichsen
Democratic • Senate
Robert Rodriguez
Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 192 • No: 50

House vote • 4/14/2026

Senate amendments: Repass

Yes: 48 • No: 15

House vote • 4/14/2026

Senate amendments: Concur

Yes: 47 • No: 16

Senate vote • 4/6/2026

Third reading: Bill

Yes: 30 • No: 5

Senate vote • 3/26/2026

Refer House Bill 26-1044 to the Committee of the Whole.

Yes: 5 • No: 1

House vote • 3/3/2026

Third reading: Bill

Yes: 49 • No: 13

House vote • 2/25/2026

Refer House Bill 26-1044, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole.

Yes: 13 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

Governor Signed
5/5/2026House
Signed by the Speaker of the House
5/1/2026House
Signed by the President of the Senate
5/1/2026Senate
Sent to the Governor
5/1/2026House
House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass
4/14/2026House
House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Laid Over Daily
4/7/2026House
Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
4/6/2026Senate
Senate Second Reading Passed with Amendments - Floor
4/2/2026Senate
Senate Second Reading Laid Over to 04/02/2026 - No Amendments
4/1/2026Senate
Senate Second Reading Laid Over to 04/01/2026 - No Amendments
3/31/2026Senate
Senate Committee on Health & Human Services Refer Unamended to Senate Committee of the Whole
3/26/2026Senate
Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Health & Human Services
3/6/2026Senate
House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
3/3/2026House
House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee, Floor
3/2/2026House
House Committee on Health & Human Services Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole
2/25/2026House
Introduced In House - Assigned to Health & Human Services
1/14/2026House

Bill Text

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