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ColoradoSB26-0322026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Promoting Immunization Access

Sponsored By: Kyle Brown (Democratic), Kyle Mullica (Democratic), Lindsey Daugherty (Democratic), Lisa Feret (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

Education & School Finance (Pre & K-12)Health Care & Health InsuranceProfessions & Occupations

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

8 provisions identified: 6 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.

Adult immunization policy and definitions

The Adult Immunization Act sets a state policy that adults 18 and older should be able to get safe, effective vaccines with no cost sharing. The law defines key terms like adult (18+), vaccine, immunizing agent, and ACIP. This creates a clear framework to support adult vaccination access.

HPV vaccine fully covered by insurance

Health plans issued in Colorado must fully cover the HPV vaccine when ACIP recommends it. This applies to individual and group plans and other group coverage sold in the state. If ACIP later changes its guidance, the Insurance Commissioner can set rules to keep coverage. This lowers out-of-pocket costs for people who need HPV shots.

State vaccine buying expands access

The health department can negotiate and buy vaccines that the Board approves or that major medical groups recommend. The Medicaid agency (HCPF) can buy recommended vaccines for kids in the Children’s Basic Health Plan when a state vaccine purchasing system is in place. These steps help keep vaccine supplies steady and support no-cost access for covered children.

Liability rules for vaccine providers

Adult vaccines: If a provider follows ACIP or major medical group guidance, checks for contraindications, and uses accepted methods, they are generally not liable for injuries. If federal vaccine injury rules apply, people must use that federal process first. Handling and storage: For claims filed by January 30, 2029, hospitals, clinics, pharmacies, manufacturers, wholesalers, and providers are liable only if an employee negligently failed to meet recognized standards; that subsection is repealed July 1, 2031. For claims filed on or after January 31, 2029, hospitals, clinics, pharmacies, or providers are liable only for negligent failure to meet recognized standards. Infant and child shots: A person who gives a required vaccine to a child older than 20 days is not liable if they followed the CDC or State Board schedule.

HPV vaccine program for minors

The health department runs a program to make HPV vaccines easier to get, working with local health agencies and FQHCs. The Board of Health defines which HPV vaccine series count as the cervical cancer vaccine. The Department pays local public health agencies’ administrative costs when they vaccinate an underinsured girl entering sixth grade under an FQHC agreement.

More outreach and clear vaccine rules

The health department or its contractor can notify you when shots are due or late. It also contacts people to help stop outbreaks. When setting infant vaccine rules, the Board must consider ACIP and other major medical groups. The state may treat different vaccines as equivalent when trusted groups recommend them for the same people.

More places to get vaccines

Pharmacists can prescribe vaccines directly to anyone age 12 or older. Naturopathic doctors can give, order, or prescribe vaccines to adults 18+ when they follow ACIP or State Board of Health rules. Before treating a child under 8, a naturopathic doctor must give parents the latest vaccine schedule and recommend following it. These steps make it easier to get shots close to home.

Limits on state vaccine funding

The state may not add extra General Fund money to run immunization programs when federal funds are not received. Any needs in that case must be handled through the annual budget process. This can reduce program funding unless the legislature approves money in the budget.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Kyle Brown

    Democratic • House

  • Kyle Mullica

    Democratic • Senate

  • Lindsey Daugherty

    Democratic • Senate

  • Lisa Feret

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Andrew Boesenecker

    Democratic • House

  • Amy Paschal

    Democratic • House

  • Alex Valdez

    Democratic • House

  • Chad Clifford

    Democratic • House

  • Eliza Hamrick

    Democratic • House

  • Emily Sirota

    Democratic • House

  • Gretchen Rydin

    Democratic • House

  • Javier Mabrey

    Democratic • House

  • Julie McCluskie

    Democratic • House

  • Jacque Phillips

    Democratic • House

  • Karen McCormick

    Democratic • House

  • Kenny Nguyen

    Democratic • House

  • Rebekah Stewart

    Democratic • House

  • Lorena Garcia

    Democratic • House

  • Lindsay Gilchrist

    Democratic • House

  • Lori Goldstein

    Democratic • House

  • Lesley Smith

    Democratic • House

  • Michael Carter

    Democratic • House

  • Monica Duran

    Democratic • House

  • Meg Froelich

    Democratic • House

  • Mandy Lindsay

    Democratic • House

  • Meghan Lukens

    Democratic • House

  • Manny Rutinel

    Democratic • House

  • Naquetta Ricks

    Democratic • House

  • Rebekah Stewart

    Democratic • House

  • Sean Camacho

    Democratic • House

  • Sheila Lieder

    Democratic • House

  • Steven Woodrow

    Democratic • House

  • Tammy Story

    Democratic • House

  • Yara Zokaie

    Democratic • House

  • 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

  • Katie Wallace

    Democratic • Senate

  • Lisa Cutter

    Democratic • Senate

  • Matt Ball

    Democratic • Senate

  • Marc Snyder

    Democratic • Senate

  • Mike Weissman

    Democratic • Senate

  • Tony Exum

    Democratic • Senate

  • Tom Sullivan

    Democratic • Senate

  • William Lindstedt

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

Actions Timeline

  1. Governor Signed

    3/27/2026House

  2. Signed by the President of the Senate

    3/20/2026Senate

  3. Signed by the Speaker of the House

    3/20/2026House

  4. Sent to the Governor

    3/20/2026House

  5. Senate Considered House Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass

    3/18/2026Senate

  6. House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

    3/16/2026House

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

    3/13/2026House

  8. House Third Reading Passed with Amendments - Floor

    3/13/2026House

  9. House Second Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments

    3/2/2026House

  10. House Committee on Health & Human Services Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole

    2/25/2026House

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

    2/9/2026House

  12. Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

    2/5/2026Senate

  13. Senate Second Reading Passed with Amendments - Committee, Floor

    2/4/2026Senate

  14. Senate Second Reading Laid Over to 02/04/2026 - No Amendments

    2/3/2026Senate

  15. Senate Committee on Health & Human Services Refer Amended to Senate Committee of the Whole

    1/29/2026Senate

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

    1/26/2026Senate

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