ColoradoSB26-0602026 Regular SessionSenate

Mental Health Training in Concussion Education

Sponsored By: Eliza Hamrick (Democratic), Lindsey Daugherty (Democratic), Rod Pelton (Republican), Ty Winter (Republican)

Signed by Governor

Education & School Finance (Pre & K-12)

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Parents get notice of suspected concussions

When a young athlete is removed from play for a suspected concussion, the coach or designated staff must notify a parent or legal guardian. They must also advise seeking an evaluation from a licensed health-care provider. That evaluation is for medical and behavioral health guidance about possible physical, thinking, or psychological symptoms.

Youth coaches gain limited liability protection

Youth coaches acting in good faith to follow the new mental health rules are protected from related civil liability. This covers related actions and failures to act, but not gross negligence or willful and wanton misconduct. Existing legal protections remain unchanged for public entities, volunteers, nonprofit directors, officers and trustees, and ski area operators.

Youth coaches must learn mental health

Colorado public and private middle, junior high, and high schools must require youth coaches to take mental health training every two years. Private clubs, public recreation facilities, and youth sports leagues must require annual training for coaches they hire, formally engage, or directly contract with. Training covers coaches’ influence, youth wellness, stress, anxiety disorders, depression, trauma, substance abuse, and suicide prevention. Required concussion courses must also explain the link between concussions and mental health, including possible effects on young athletes. The two courses can be combined, and school districts can rely on course designations by organizations they or their schools belong to. The law takes effect at 12:01 a.m. after the 90-day period following final adjournment of the 2026 legislative session. That date is August 12, 2026, if final adjournment is May 13, 2026. If a referendum petition is filed, the law takes effect only after statewide voter approval, on the governor’s official vote-declaration date.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Cosponsors

Andrew Boesenecker
Democratic • House
Chad Clifford
Democratic • House
Gretchen Rydin
Democratic • House
Jamie Jackson
Democratic • House
Junie Joseph
Democratic • House
Julie McCluskie
Democratic • House
Jacque Phillips
Democratic • House
Kyle Brown
Democratic • House
Karen McCormick
Democratic • House
Kenny Nguyen
Democratic • House
Katie Stewart
Democratic • House
Lesley Smith
Democratic • House
Monica Duran
Democratic • House
Meg Froelich
Democratic • House
Mandy Lindsay
Democratic • House
Manny Rutinel
Democratic • House
Sheila Lieder
Democratic • House
Tammy Story
Democratic • House
Sen. A. Benavidez
Affiliation unavailable
Cathy Kipp
Democratic • Senate
Chris Kolker
Democratic • Senate
Dylan Roberts
Democratic • Senate
Iman Jodeh
Democratic • Senate
Judy Amabile
Democratic • Senate
John Carson
Republican • 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
Lisa Frizell
Republican • Senate
Larry Liston
Republican • Senate
Matt Ball
Democratic • Senate
Marc Snyder
Democratic • Senate
Mike Weissman
Democratic • Senate
Nick Hinrichsen
Democratic • Senate
Robert Rodriguez
Democratic • Senate
Scott Bright
Republican • Senate
Tony Exum
Democratic • Senate
Tom Sullivan
Democratic • Senate
William Lindstedt
Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 170 • No: 17

Senate vote • 4/23/2026

House amendments: Repass

Yes: 33 • No: 1

Senate vote • 4/23/2026

House amendments: Concur

Yes: 34 • No: 0

House vote • 4/21/2026

Third reading: Bill

Yes: 51 • No: 12

House vote • 4/15/2026

Refer Senate Bill 26-060, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole.

Yes: 11 • No: 2

Senate vote • 3/18/2026

Third reading: Bill

Yes: 32 • No: 2

Senate vote • 3/12/2026

Refer Senate Bill 26-060, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.

Yes: 9 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

Governor Signed
5/5/2026House
Signed by the President of the Senate
4/27/2026Senate
Signed by the Speaker of the House
4/27/2026House
Sent to the Governor
4/27/2026House
Senate Considered House Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass
4/23/2026Senate
House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
4/21/2026House
House Third Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments
4/20/2026House
House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee
4/17/2026House
House Committee on Health & Human Services Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole
4/15/2026House
Introduced In House - Assigned to Health & Human Services
3/19/2026House
Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
3/18/2026Senate
Senate Third Reading Passed with Amendments - Committee
3/18/2026Senate
Senate Second Reading Passed with Amendments - Committee
3/17/2026Senate
Senate Second Reading Passed - No Amendments
3/17/2026Senate
Senate Committee on Health & Human Services Refer Amended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole
3/12/2026Senate
Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Health & Human Services
1/28/2026Senate

Bill Text

Engrossed
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Final Act
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House Health & Human Services Preamend
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Introduced
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Reengrossed
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Rerevised
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Revised
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Senate Health & Human Services Preamend
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Signed Act
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