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ColoradoSB26-1732026 Regular SessionSenate

Barre & Pilates Teacher Training Regulatory Exemptions

Sponsored By: Jeff Bridges (Democratic), Lindsay Gilchrist (Democratic), Meghan Lukens (Democratic), Scott Bright (Republican)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

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

Fewer rules for Pilates and barre schools

Colorado law exempts Pilates and barre teacher-training courses, programs, and schools from the Private Occupational Education Act's rules. It keeps the exemption for guide, trip leader, and guide instructor training offered by licensed river outfitters. The law takes effect at 12:01 a.m. the day after the 90-day period following the legislature's final adjournment. That means August 12, 2026, if the legislature adjourns on May 13, 2026. A referendum petition filed against the law or any part during that period delays its effect. In that case, it takes effect only after approval at the November 2026 general election, on the Governor's official vote-declaration date.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Jeff Bridges

    Democratic • Senate

  • Lindsay Gilchrist

    Democratic • House

  • Meghan Lukens

    Democratic • House

  • Scott Bright

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Ava Flanell

    Republican • House

  • Cecelia Espenoza

    Democratic • House

  • Gretchen Rydin

    Democratic • House

  • Jennifer Bacon

    Democratic • House

  • Jacque Phillips

    Democratic • House

  • Lesley Smith

    Democratic • House

  • Monica Duran

    Democratic • House

  • Manny Rutinel

    Democratic • House

  • Regina English

    Democratic • House

  • Rebecca Keltie

    Republican • House

  • Cathy Kipp

    Democratic • Senate

  • Chris Kolker

    Democratic • Senate

  • James Coleman

    Democratic • Senate

  • Janice Marchman

    Democratic • Senate

  • Lisa Frizell

    Republican • Senate

  • Rod Pelton

    Republican • Senate

  • Robert Rodriguez

    Democratic • Senate

  • William Lindstedt

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 119 • No: 0

House vote • 5/11/2026

Third reading: Bill

Yes: 65 • No: 0

House vote • 5/6/2026

Refer Senate Bill 26-173 to the Committee of the Whole.

Yes: 13 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/30/2026

Third reading: Bill

Yes: 35 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/27/2026

Refer Senate Bill 26-173 to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.

Yes: 6 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Governor Signed

    5/28/2026House

  2. Signed by the President of the Senate

    5/21/2026Senate

  3. Signed by the Speaker of the House

    5/21/2026House

  4. Sent to the Governor

    5/21/2026House

  5. House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

    5/11/2026House

  6. House Third Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments

    5/9/2026House

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

    5/8/2026House

  8. House Committee on Education Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole

    5/6/2026House

  9. Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

    4/30/2026Senate

  10. Introduced In House - Assigned to Education

    4/30/2026House

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

    4/29/2026Senate

  12. Senate Committee on Education Refer Unamended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole

    4/27/2026Senate

  13. Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Education

    4/21/2026Senate

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