ColoradoHB26-11832026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Sunset Pet Animal Care & Facilities Act

Sponsored By: Byron Pelton (Republican), Karen McCormick (Democratic), Lisa Cutter (Democratic), Monica Duran (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

Agriculture

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

5 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 2 mixed.

Higher fees and fines for pet facilities

The annual pet facility license fee cap rises from $700 to $1,500 per license. The Commissioner of Agriculture sets actual fees by rule, within that cap. Maximum civil penalties rise from $1,000 to $2,500 for each violation of the law or its rules. The commissioner sets the actual penalty within that limit. Anyone seeking a hearing on a cease-and-desist order must request it within 30 days after the order is issued.

More candidates for regional pet board seats

The law expands eligibility for regional seats on the Colorado Pet Overpopulation Authority board. Members must come from western, eastern, or southern Colorado to fill that region’s seat. They can represent an animal shelter or pet rescue, or be veterinary professionals registered with the state veterinary board.

Longer pet oversight and public input

The law extends Colorado’s pet facility licensing and oversight by moving the scheduled repeal from September 1, 2026, to September 1, 2034. The Commissioner of Agriculture must also create a formal process for interested people to request new, changed, or repealed rules. That process must follow Colorado’s rulemaking law. A request does not guarantee a rule change.

New health checks for imported pets

Pet facilities importing animals into Colorado for sale must have a valid veterinary inspection certificate accompanying each animal. An accredited veterinarian in the animal’s state of origin must issue it within 10 days before arrival. Reptiles, fish, and rodents are exempt from the certificate requirement. Facilities must also follow import requirements set by the state veterinarian. These checks add animal health safeguards and compliance steps for facilities.

New pet advisory seats and term limits

A new 15-member pet facility advisory committee replaces the old committee on January 1, 2027. The commissioner must appoint initial members by December 1, 2026. Seats include 10 representatives of distinct license categories, an animal control officer, a licensed veterinarian, and three public members. Public members cannot represent or have a financial interest in the listed groups; all members serve without pay. After their initial terms of two, three, or four years, members may serve no more than two consecutive four-year terms.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Cosponsors

Alex Valdez
Democratic • House
Bob Marshall
Democratic • House
Eliza Hamrick
Democratic • House
Junie Joseph
Democratic • House
Julie McCluskie
Democratic • House
Kyle Brown
Democratic • House
Kenny Nguyen
Democratic • House
Lori Goldstein
Democratic • House
Lesley Smith
Democratic • House
Mandy Lindsay
Democratic • House
Manny Rutinel
Democratic • House
Chris Kolker
Democratic • Senate
Judy Amabile
Democratic • Senate
James Coleman
Democratic • Senate
Janice Marchman
Democratic • Senate
Katie Wallace
Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 183 • No: 84

House vote • 5/4/2026

Senate amendments: Repass

Yes: 43 • No: 22

House vote • 5/4/2026

Senate amendments: Concur

Yes: 46 • No: 19

Senate vote • 4/22/2026

Third reading: Bill

Yes: 24 • No: 10

Senate vote • 4/21/2026

Refer House Bill 26-1183 to the Committee of the Whole.

Yes: 4 • No: 3

Senate vote • 4/9/2026

Refer House Bill 26-1183, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations.

Yes: 5 • No: 2

House vote • 3/24/2026

Third reading: Bill

Yes: 43 • No: 22

House vote • 3/20/2026

Refer House Bill 26-1183 to the Committee of the Whole.

Yes: 9 • No: 2

House vote • 3/9/2026

Refer House Bill 26-1183, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations.

Yes: 9 • No: 4

Actions Timeline

Governor Signed
5/28/2026House
Signed by the Speaker of the House
5/12/2026House
Signed by the President of the Senate
5/12/2026Senate
Sent to the Governor
5/12/2026House
House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass
5/4/2026House
House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Laid Over Daily
4/23/2026House
Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
4/22/2026Senate
Senate Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended to Senate Committee of the Whole
4/21/2026Senate
Senate Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee
4/21/2026Senate
Senate Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources Refer Amended to Appropriations
4/9/2026Senate
Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Agriculture & Natural Resources
3/27/2026Senate
House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
3/24/2026House
House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee
3/23/2026House
House Second Reading Passed - No Amendments
3/23/2026House
House Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole
3/20/2026House
House Committee on Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources Refer Amended to Appropriations
3/9/2026House
Introduced In House - Assigned to Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources
2/9/2026House

Bill Text

Engrossed
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Final Act
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House Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources 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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Senate Agriculture & Natural Resources Preamend
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Signed Act
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