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ColoradoHB26-11922026 Regular SessionHouse

Homeless Prevention Activities Program Restructure

Sponsored By: Carlos Barron (Republican), Jacque Phillips (Democratic), Tony Exum (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

Human Services

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Colorado changes how homelessness prevention is managed

The law puts Colorado’s Division of Housing in charge of the Homeless Prevention Activities Program and its standards. It removes the required advisory committee and the program’s definition of “executive director.” The Division must ensure program funds go to nongovernmental agencies for direct services and assistance. Funds can reach those agencies directly or through local government coordination and oversight. The law takes effect at 12:01 a.m. the day after the 90-day period following the 2026 session’s final adjournment. That means August 12, 2026, if the session ends May 13, 2026. A referendum petition filed within that period delays the law until voters approve it at the November 2026 general election. After approval, it takes effect when the governor officially declares the vote.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Carlos Barron

    Republican • House

  • Jacque Phillips

    Democratic • House

  • Tony Exum

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Andrew Boesenecker

    Democratic • House

  • Cecelia Espenoza

    Democratic • House

  • Jennifer Bacon

    Democratic • House

  • Junie Joseph

    Democratic • House

  • Monica Duran

    Democratic • House

  • Mandy Lindsay

    Democratic • House

  • Rebekah Stewart

    Democratic • House

  • Sheila Lieder

    Democratic • House

  • Sen. A. Benavidez

    Affiliation unavailable

  • Cathy Kipp

    Democratic • Senate

  • Chris Kolker

    Democratic • Senate

  • Iman Jodeh

    Democratic • Senate

  • Judy Amabile

    Democratic • Senate

  • James Coleman

    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

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 88 • No: 28

Senate vote • 3/24/2026

Third reading: Bill

Yes: 26 • No: 8

Senate vote • 3/18/2026

Refer House Bill 26-1192 to the Committee of the Whole.

Yes: 6 • No: 1

House vote • 3/9/2026

Third reading: Bill

Yes: 45 • No: 17

House vote • 3/3/2026

Refer House Bill 26-1192 to the Committee of the Whole.

Yes: 11 • No: 2

Actions Timeline

  1. Governor Signed

    4/13/2026House

  2. Sent to the Governor

    4/2/2026House

  3. Signed by the Speaker of the House

    4/1/2026House

  4. Signed by the President of the Senate

    4/1/2026Senate

  5. Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

    3/24/2026Senate

  6. Senate Second Reading Passed - No Amendments

    3/23/2026Senate

  7. Senate Committee on Local Government & Housing Refer Unamended to Senate Committee of the Whole

    3/18/2026Senate

  8. Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Local Government & Housing

    3/12/2026Senate

  9. House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

    3/9/2026House

  10. House Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments

    3/6/2026House

  11. House Committee on Transportation, Housing & Local Government Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole

    3/3/2026House

  12. Introduced In House - Assigned to Transportation, Housing & Local Government

    2/10/2026House

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