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ColoradoHB26-14142026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Medical Record Requests

Sponsored By: Cathy Kipp (Democratic), Dylan Roberts (Democratic), Julie McCluskie (Democratic), Sean Camacho (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Patients get medical record access protections

Beginning August 12, 2026, Colorado health-care facilities and providers must invoice valid medical-record requests within 30 days. They must provide records upon payment. If they cannot provide access within 30 days, they can take 30 extra days with written notice during the initial period. Missing the deadline or required extension notice makes the records free. An outside event that makes delivery impossible or impractical can excuse delays and the free-record rule. The response clock starts when that event ends; written notices are due within five business days of learning about it and its resolution. Providers must deliver records electronically when requested, if the originals are electronic, readily producible electronically, and applicable fees are paid.

Patients get caps on attorney record fees

Beginning August 12, 2026, Colorado facilities and providers can charge at most $400 total for qualifying attorney requests exceeding 664 pages. The attorney must represent the patient or personal representative and provide a HIPAA-compliant authorization, valid subpoena, or valid court order. The cap does not apply when protected health information must be separated, withheld, or redacted to follow the law. Starting January 1, 2028, the cap adjusts each even-numbered January using the Denver-Aurora-Lakewood consumer price index. Adjustments use the All Items index for All Urban Consumers, or its successor, round to the nearest dollar, and never fall below $400. The Secretary of State publishes the adjusted cap by October 1 before it takes effect. For third-party requests of 664 pages or fewer, charges cannot exceed reasonable fees allowed under federal HIPAA rules. The law does not require release of privileged, confidential, or otherwise legally protected information.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Cathy Kipp

    Democratic • Senate

  • Dylan Roberts

    Democratic • Senate

  • Julie McCluskie

    Democratic • House

  • Sean Camacho

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Andrew Boesenecker

    Democratic • House

  • Jennifer Bacon

    Democratic • House

  • Kenny Nguyen

    Democratic • House

  • Michael Carter

    Democratic • House

  • Monica Duran

    Democratic • House

  • Mandy Lindsay

    Democratic • House

  • Manny Rutinel

    Democratic • House

  • Naquetta Ricks

    Democratic • House

  • Sheila Lieder

    Democratic • House

  • Sen. A. Benavidez

    Affiliation unavailable

  • Chris Kolker

    Democratic • Senate

  • James Coleman

    Democratic • Senate

  • Janice Marchman

    Democratic • Senate

  • Lisa Cutter

    Democratic • Senate

  • Marc Snyder

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 87 • No: 30

Senate vote • 5/8/2026

Third reading: Bill

Yes: 24 • No: 10

Senate vote • 5/5/2026

Refer House Bill 26-1414 to the Committee of the Whole.

Yes: 9 • No: 0

House vote • 4/30/2026

Third reading: Bill

Yes: 45 • No: 18

House vote • 4/23/2026

Refer House Bill 26-1414, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole.

Yes: 9 • No: 2

Actions Timeline

  1. Governor Signed

    6/4/2026House

  2. Signed by the Speaker of the House

    6/3/2026House

  3. Signed by the President of the Senate

    6/3/2026Senate

  4. Sent to the Governor

    6/3/2026House

  5. Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

    5/8/2026Senate

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

    5/7/2026Senate

  7. Senate Second Reading Special Order - Laid Over Daily - No Amendments

    5/6/2026Senate

  8. Senate Committee on Finance Refer Unamended to Senate Committee of the Whole

    5/5/2026Senate

  9. Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Finance

    5/1/2026Senate

  10. House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

    4/30/2026House

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

    4/29/2026House

  12. House Second Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments

    4/28/2026House

  13. House Committee on Finance Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole

    4/23/2026House

  14. Introduced In House - Assigned to Finance

    4/9/2026House

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