Colorado bills · 2026 Regular Session
Colorado HB 1069
Availability of Emergency Medical Services
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- C. Simpson (Republican)
- K. Mullica (Democratic)
- K. Stewart (Democratic)
- L. Feret (Democratic)
Cosponsors (65)
- L. Zamora Wilson (Republican)
- M. Weissman (Democratic)
- K. Wallace (Democratic)
- M. Snyder (Democratic)
- D. Roberts (Democratic)
- R. Pelton (Republican)
- J. Marchman (Democratic)
- L. Liston (Republican)
- W. Lindstedt (Democratic)
- C. Kolker (Democratic)
- B. Kirkmeyer (Republican)
- C. Kipp (Democratic)
- I. Jodeh (Democratic)
- N. Hinrichsen (Democratic)
- J. Gonzales (Democratic)
- L. Frizell (Republican)
- T. Exum (Democratic)
- L. Daugherty (Democratic)
- L. Cutter (Democratic)
- J. Coleman (Democratic)
- M. Catlin (Republican)
- J. Carson (Republican)
- S. Bright (Republican)
- J. Bridges (Democratic)
- A. Benavidez (Democratic)
- J. Amabile (Democratic)
- D. Woog (Republican)
- T. Winter (Republican)
- R. Weinberg (Republican)
- B. Titone (Democratic)
- T. Story (Democratic)
- R. Stewart (Democratic)
- M. Soper (Republican)
- L. Smith (Democratic)
- S. Slaugh (Republican)
- M. Rutinel
- J. Phillips (Democratic)
- A. Paschal (Democratic)
- K. Nguyen (Democratic)
- K. McCormick (Democratic)
- J. McCluskie (Democratic)
- B. Marshall (Democratic)
- M. Lukens (Democratic)
- S. Luck (Republican)
- M. Lindsay (Democratic)
- S. Lieder (Democratic)
- R. Keltie (Republican)
- J. Joseph (Democratic)
- D. Johnson (Republican)
- J. Jackson (Democratic)
- E. Hamrick (Democratic)
- R. Gonzalez (Republican)
- A. Flanell (Republican)
- R. English (Democratic)
- M. Duran (Democratic)
- K. DeGraaf (Republican)
- C. Clifford (Democratic)
- M. Carter (Democratic)
- S. Camacho (Democratic)
- J. Caldwell (Republican)
- K. Brown (Democratic)
- B. Bradley (Republican)
- A. Boesenecker (Democratic)
- C. Barron (Republican)
- J. Bacon (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Colorado legislature· summary
The act defines 'first responder' to include:A peace officer;A firefighter;A volunteer firefighter;An emergency medical service provider; orA mental health professional who responds in a professional capacity to a justifiable medical emergency. Existing law requires the emergency medical and trauma services advisory council (council) to review and approve new rules and modifications to rules prior to the adoption of such rules or modifications by the state board of health. The act requires the council to make recommendations for, instead of approve, rules and modifications to rules concerning emergency medical and trauma services prior to the adoption of such rules or modifications by the state board of health. Beginning January 1, 2027, the act requires the department of health care policy and financing (state department) to reimburse the following entities under the 'Colorado Medical Assistance Act':An ambulance service for ground transportation by an ambulance or other vehicle to a hospital or other destination as deemed appropriate by the ambulance service's medical director;An ambulance service for treatment on the scene of a medical emergency, which treatment does not result in ground transportation; andA qualified provider, an ambulance service, or an agency for evaluation by telemedicine of a person being treated by an ambulance service or an agency for the purpose of preventing the need to transport the person to a hospital.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)
Text versions
- Introduced· Jan 27, 2026
- Engrossed· Mar 6, 2026
- Reengrossed· Mar 9, 2026
- Revised· May 5, 2026
- Rerevised· May 6, 2026
- Final Act· May 26, 2026
- Signed Act· Jun 3, 2026
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:06 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2026 Senate | REPASS | pass | Set your home in Colorado to see |
| May 7, 2026 Senate | CONCUR | pass | Set your home in Colorado to see |
| May 5, 2026 Senate | Refer House Bill 26-1069, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. | pass | Set your home in Colorado to see |
| May 5, 2026 Senate | Adopt amendment J.002 | pass | Set your home in Colorado to see |
| Apr 30, 2026 Senate | Refer House Bill 26-1069, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations. | pass | Set your home in Colorado to see |
| Apr 30, 2026 Senate | Adopt amendment L.009 (Attachment D). | pass | Set your home in Colorado to see |
| Mar 9, 2026 House | BILL | pass | Set your home in Colorado to see |
| Mar 6, 2026 House | Refer House Bill 26-1069, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. | pass | Set your home in Colorado to see |
| Mar 6, 2026 House | Adopt amendment J.001 | pass | Set your home in Colorado to see |
| Feb 24, 2026 House | Refer House Bill 26-1069, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations. | pass | Set your home in Colorado to see |
| Feb 24, 2026 House | Adopt amendment L.006 (Attachment J). | pass | Set your home in Colorado to see |
| Feb 24, 2026 House | Adopt amendment L.002 (Attachment I). | pass | Set your home in Colorado to see |
| Feb 24, 2026 House | Adopt amendment L.007 (Attachment K). | pass | Set your home in Colorado to see |
Actions
- Jan 27, 2026 · House
Introduced In House - Assigned to Health & Human Services - Feb 24, 2026 · House
House Committee on Health & Human Services Refer Amended to Appropriations - Mar 6, 2026 · House
House Committee on Appropriations Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole - Mar 6, 2026 · House
House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee, Floor - Mar 9, 2026 · House
House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments - Apr 21, 2026 · Senate
Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Health & Human Services - Apr 30, 2026 · Senate
Senate Committee on Health & Human Services Refer Amended to Appropriations - May 5, 2026 · Senate
Senate Committee on Appropriations Refer Amended to Senate Committee of the Whole - May 5, 2026 · Senate
Senate Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee - May 6, 2026 · Senate
Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments - May 7, 2026 · House
House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass - May 28, 2026 · Senate
Signed by the President of the Senate - May 28, 2026
Sent to the Governor - May 29, 2026 · House
Signed by the Speaker of the House - Apr 21, 2026 · Senate
Introduced In Senate - Assigned to - Jun 2, 2026
Governor Signed