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ColoradoHB26-13442026 Regular SessionHouse

Sunset Podiatry Board

Sponsored By: Katie Stewart (Democratic), Mary Bradfield (Republican), William Lindstedt (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

Health Care & Health Insurance

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Colorado extends podiatry oversight to 2035

The law moves the Colorado Podiatry Board’s scheduled repeal from September 1, 2026, to September 1, 2035. This keeps podiatry licensing and oversight in place, with another review required before repeal. The act takes effect at 12:01 a.m. after the 90-day period following the legislature’s final adjournment. That date is August 12, 2026, if final adjournment occurs May 13, 2026. A referendum petition against the act or part of it delays that measure until voters approve it in November 2026. Following voter approval, it takes effect on the date of the governor’s official declaration of the vote.

Podiatrists must protect patient records

Colorado-licensed podiatrists must develop and maintain a written plan to keep patient medical records secure, including storage and disposal. Plans must explain what happens to records if the podiatrist dies, retires, stops practicing, or stops providing care. Each patient must receive written instructions for promptly accessing or getting their records in those situations. Podiatrists must confirm compliance when applying for or renewing a license and face discipline for failing to comply. The board can adopt rules to carry out these requirements.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Katie Stewart

    Democratic • House

  • Mary Bradfield

    Republican • House

  • William Lindstedt

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Gretchen Rydin

    Democratic • House

  • Kyle Brown

    Democratic • House

  • Monica Duran

    Democratic • House

  • Manny Rutinel

    Democratic • House

  • Chris Kolker

    Democratic • Senate

  • James Coleman

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 113 • No: 22

Senate vote • 5/6/2026

Third reading: Bill

Yes: 30 • No: 5

Senate vote • 5/5/2026

Refer House Bill 26-1344 to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.

Yes: 7 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/29/2026

Refer House Bill 26-1344 to the Committee on Appropriations.

Yes: 7 • No: 0

House vote • 4/22/2026

Third reading: Bill

Yes: 51 • No: 14

House vote • 4/21/2026

Refer House Bill 26-1344 to the Committee of the Whole.

Yes: 9 • No: 1

House vote • 4/7/2026

Refer House Bill 26-1344 to the Committee on Appropriations.

Yes: 9 • No: 2

Actions Timeline

  1. Governor Signed

    5/29/2026House

  2. Signed by the Speaker of the House

    5/28/2026House

  3. Signed by the President of the Senate

    5/28/2026Senate

  4. Sent to the Governor

    5/28/2026House

  5. Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

    5/6/2026Senate

  6. Senate Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole

    5/5/2026Senate

  7. Senate Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments

    5/5/2026Senate

  8. Senate Committee on Health & Human Services Refer Unamended to Appropriations

    4/29/2026Senate

  9. Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Health & Human Services

    4/23/2026Senate

  10. House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

    4/22/2026House

  11. House Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole

    4/21/2026House

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

    4/21/2026House

  13. House Committee on Health & Human Services Refer Unamended to Appropriations

    4/7/2026House

  14. Introduced In House - Assigned to Health & Human Services

    3/30/2026House

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