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ColoradoHB26-14312026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Competency for Occupational Licensure Portability

Sponsored By: Iman Jodeh (Democratic), Jennifer Bacon (Democratic), Julie Gonzales (Democratic), Matt Soper (Republican)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Colorado accepts out-of-state and military licenses

Beginning August 12, 2026, Colorado accepts applications by endorsement. You qualify if you hold a current license in good standing from another U.S. state or territory. Certificates, registrations, or enrollments in good standing also count. Credentials from another country or the federal government also count. You also qualify if you hold a relevant military occupational specialty. The Division must issue a Colorado credential if you meet program rules. Existing exceptions in section 12-20-202(3)(c) and (3)(f) still apply. Regulators may define what counts as "substantially equivalent" experience or credentials. They must let you prove competency that way, even if other statutes bar it. This applies to endorsement applications filed on or after the effective date. If a referendum petition is filed and voters approve in 2026, it starts on the Governor’s official declaration date.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Iman Jodeh

    Democratic • Senate

  • Jennifer Bacon

    Democratic • House

  • Julie Gonzales

    Democratic • Senate

  • Matt Soper

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Chad Clifford

    Democratic • House

  • Junie Joseph

    Democratic • House

  • Kenny Nguyen

    Democratic • House

  • Monica Duran

    Democratic • House

  • Manny Rutinel

    Democratic • House

  • Naquetta Ricks

    Democratic • House

  • Regina English

    Democratic • House

  • Sen. A. Benavidez

    Affiliation unavailable

  • Cathy Kipp

    Democratic • Senate

  • Chris Kolker

    Democratic • Senate

  • Jeff Bridges

    Democratic • Senate

  • James Coleman

    Democratic • Senate

  • Janice Marchman

    Democratic • Senate

  • Katie Wallace

    Democratic • Senate

  • Lisa Cutter

    Democratic • Senate

  • Marc Snyder

    Democratic • Senate

  • Mike Weissman

    Democratic • Senate

  • Tony Exum

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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

    5/12/2026Senate

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

    5/11/2026Senate

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

    5/11/2026Senate

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

    5/11/2026Senate

  9. House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

    5/9/2026House

  10. House Third Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments

    5/8/2026House

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

    5/7/2026House

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

    5/6/2026House

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

    5/5/2026House

Bill Text

  • Engrossed

    PDF

  • Final Act

    PDF

  • House Business Affairs & Labor Preamend

    PDF

  • Introduced

    PDF

  • Reengrossed

    PDF

  • Rerevised

    PDF

  • Revised

    PDF

  • Signed Act

    PDF

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