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ColoradoHB26-11332026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Traveling Animal Protection Act Environmental Education Program

Sponsored By: Alex Valdez (Democratic), Monica Duran (Democratic), William Lindstedt (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

Agriculture

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Bill Overview

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Animal education shows need accredited leaders

Beginning August 12, 2026, environmental education animal programs must be led by a professional. A professional is an individual or organization accredited by at least one group: the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries, or the American Sanctuary Association. This limits who can run these animal exhibitions and may add costs to get or keep accreditation. If voters refer the law to the November 2026 ballot, it starts only after the governor certifies the vote.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Alex Valdez

    Democratic • House

  • Monica Duran

    Democratic • House

  • William Lindstedt

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Kenny Nguyen

    Democratic • House

  • Lori Goldstein

    Democratic • House

  • Meg Froelich

    Democratic • House

  • Mandy Lindsay

    Democratic • House

  • Manny Rutinel

    Democratic • House

  • Sean Camacho

    Democratic • House

  • Judy Amabile

    Democratic • Senate

  • James Coleman

    Democratic • Senate

  • Katie Wallace

    Democratic • Senate

  • Lisa Cutter

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

Actions Timeline

  1. Governor Signed

    4/23/2026House

  2. Signed by the Speaker of the House

    4/16/2026House

  3. Signed by the President of the Senate

    4/16/2026Senate

  4. Sent to the Governor

    4/16/2026House

  5. Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

    3/30/2026Senate

  6. Senate Second Reading Passed - No Amendments

    3/27/2026Senate

  7. Senate Committee on State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Refer Unamended to Senate Committee of the Whole

    3/24/2026Senate

  8. Introduced In Senate - Assigned to State, Veterans, & Military Affairs

    3/5/2026Senate

  9. House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

    3/2/2026House

  10. House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee, Floor

    2/27/2026House

  11. House Committee on Business Affairs & Labor Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole

    2/25/2026House

  12. Introduced In House - Assigned to Business Affairs & Labor

    2/4/2026House

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