Colorado bills · 2026 Regular Session
Colorado HB 1040
Sterilization Rights of Person with Disabilities
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- L. Cutter (Democratic)
- M. Froelich (Democratic)
Cosponsors (52)
- E. Sirota (Democratic)
- G. Rydin (Democratic)
- M. Rutinel
- J. Phillips (Democratic)
- K. Nguyen (Democratic)
- K. McCormick (Democratic)
- J. McCluskie (Democratic)
- T. Mauro (Democratic)
- M. Martinez (Democratic)
- J. Mabrey (Democratic)
- M. Lindsay (Democratic)
- S. Lieder (Democratic)
- J. Joseph (Democratic)
- J. Jackson (Democratic)
- E. Hamrick (Democratic)
- L. Goldstein (Democratic)
- L. García (Democratic)
- C. Espenoza (Democratic)
- R. English (Democratic)
- M. Duran (Democratic)
- S. Camacho (Democratic)
- K. Brown (Democratic)
- A. Boesenecker (Democratic)
- J. Bacon (Democratic)
- M. Weissman (Democratic)
- K. Wallace (Democratic)
- T. Sullivan (Democratic)
- M. Snyder (Democratic)
- D. Roberts (Democratic)
- K. Mullica (Democratic)
- J. Marchman (Democratic)
- W. Lindstedt (Democratic)
- C. Kolker (Democratic)
- C. Kipp (Democratic)
- I. Jodeh (Democratic)
- J. Gonzales (Democratic)
- T. Exum (Democratic)
- J. Danielson (Democratic)
- J. Coleman (Democratic)
- A. Benavidez (Democratic)
- M. Ball (Democratic)
- J. Amabile (Democratic)
- Y. Zokaie (Democratic)
- J. Willford (Democratic)
- R. Weinberg (Republican)
- E. Velasco (Democratic)
- B. Titone (Democratic)
- R. Taggart (Republican)
- L. Suckla (Republican)
- T. Story (Democratic)
- R. Stewart (Democratic)
- K. Stewart (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Colorado legislature· summary
The act prohibits sterilization of a person with an intellectual and developmental disability without the person's informed consent if the person has decision-making capacity. The act prohibits sterilization of a person with an intellectual and developmental disability without the person's informed consent if the person does not have decision-making capacity, except in accordance with processes in existing law that allow another person with legal authority to make medical decisions for the person to consent on the person's behalf. The act repeals provisions that:Explain what happens when there is a disagreement about whether an adult with an intellectual and developmental disability is capable of consenting to sterilization;Set forth a process for a person to petition a court for, and a court to order, sterilization of a person with an intellectual and developmental disability who either cannot consent or is a minor; andRequire all records, hearings, and proceedings related to a decision to sterilize a person with an intellectual and developmental disability to remain confidential.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)
Text versions
- Introduced· Jan 14, 2026
- Engrossed· Feb 9, 2026
- Reengrossed· Feb 10, 2026
- Revised· Mar 10, 2026
- Rerevised· Mar 11, 2026
- Final Act· Mar 18, 2026
- Signed Act· Mar 30, 2026
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:04 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 12, 2026 Senate | REPASS | pass | Set your home in Colorado to see |
| Mar 12, 2026 Senate | CONCUR | pass | Set your home in Colorado to see |
| Mar 4, 2026 Senate | Adopt amendment L.006 (Attachment F). | pass | Set your home in Colorado to see |
| Mar 4, 2026 Senate | Refer House Bill 26-1040, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar. | pass | Set your home in Colorado to see |
| Feb 10, 2026 House | BILL | pass | Set your home in Colorado to see |
| Feb 4, 2026 House | Refer House Bill 26-1040, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. | pass | Set your home in Colorado to see |
| Feb 4, 2026 House | Adopt amendment L.002 (Attachment D). | pass | Set your home in Colorado to see |
| Feb 4, 2026 House | Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment C). | pass | Set your home in Colorado to see |
Actions
- Jan 14, 2026 · House
Introduced In House - Assigned to Health & Human Services - Feb 4, 2026 · House
House Committee on Health & Human Services Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole - Feb 9, 2026 · House
House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee, Floor - Feb 10, 2026 · House
House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments - Feb 12, 2026 · Senate
Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Health & Human Services - Mar 4, 2026 · Senate
Senate Committee on Health & Human Services Refer Amended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole - Mar 9, 2026 · Senate
Senate Second Reading Laid Over to 03/10/2026 - No Amendments - Mar 10, 2026 · Senate
Senate Second Reading Passed with Amendments - Committee, Floor - Mar 11, 2026 · Senate
Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments - Mar 12, 2026 · House
House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass - Mar 18, 2026 · House
Signed by the Speaker of the House - Mar 19, 2026 · Senate
Signed by the President of the Senate - Mar 19, 2026
Sent to the Governor - Mar 27, 2026
Governor Signed