Colorado bills · 2026 Regular Session
Colorado HB 1090
Teacher Licensing Requirements
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- J. Mabrey (Democratic)
- J. Gonzales (Democratic)
- M. Martinez (Democratic)
- S. Luck (Republican)
Cosponsors (35)
- A. Benavidez (Democratic)
- J. Amabile (Democratic)
- Y. Zokaie (Democratic)
- S. Woodrow (Democratic)
- E. Velasco (Democratic)
- K. Stewart (Democratic)
- M. Soper (Republican)
- S. Slaugh (Republican)
- K. Nguyen (Democratic)
- J. McCluskie (Democratic)
- B. Marshall (Democratic)
- M. Lukens (Democratic)
- M. Lindsay (Democratic)
- S. Lieder (Democratic)
- J. Joseph (Democratic)
- J. Jackson (Democratic)
- E. Hamrick (Democratic)
- L. Goldstein (Democratic)
- R. English (Democratic)
- M. Duran (Democratic)
- C. Clifford (Democratic)
- M. Brooks (Republican)
- B. Bradley (Republican)
- A. Boesenecker (Democratic)
- J. Bacon (Democratic)
- K. Wallace (Democratic)
- M. Snyder (Democratic)
- R. Rodriguez (Democratic)
- J. Marchman (Democratic)
- C. Kolker (Democratic)
- C. Kipp (Democratic)
- I. Jodeh (Democratic)
- N. Hinrichsen (Democratic)
- T. Exum (Democratic)
- J. Coleman (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Colorado legislature· summary
The act requires that an applicant for a teacher license disclose misdemeanor convictions that occurred in the last 7 years, except traffic misdemeanors, unless:The misdemeanor was committed against an at-risk person or a child; or The department of education has specified that the misdemeanor is grounds for denial, annulment, suspension, or revocation of a license, certificate, endorsement, or authorization. The act requires that an applicant for a teacher license disclose any misdemeanor conviction in the 2 above categories, regardless of the date of conviction.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)
Text versions
- Introduced· Feb 3, 2026
- Engrossed· Mar 10, 2026
- Reengrossed· Mar 11, 2026
- Revised· Mar 26, 2026
- Rerevised· Mar 27, 2026
- Final Act· Apr 13, 2026
- Signed Act· Apr 21, 2026
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:06 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 2026 House | BILL | pass | Set your home in Colorado to see |
| Mar 27, 2026 House | AMEND | pass | Set your home in Colorado to see |
| Mar 23, 2026 Senate | Refer House Bill 26-1090 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 12, 2026 House | Refer House Bill 26-1090, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. | pass | Set your home in Colorado to see |
| Feb 12, 2026 House | Adopt amendment L.001 | pass | Set your home in Colorado to see |
Actions
- Feb 3, 2026 · House
Introduced In House - Assigned to Education - Feb 12, 2026 · House
House Committee on Education Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole - Feb 18, 2026 · House
House Second Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments - Mar 10, 2026 · House
House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee, Floor - Mar 11, 2026 · House
House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments - Mar 16, 2026 · Senate
Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Education - Mar 23, 2026 · Senate
Senate Committee on Education Refer Unamended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole - Mar 26, 2026 · Senate
Senate Second Reading Passed - No Amendments - Mar 27, 2026 · Senate
Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments - Apr 16, 2026 · House
Signed by the Speaker of the House - Apr 16, 2026 · Senate
Signed by the President of the Senate - Apr 16, 2026
Sent to the Governor - Apr 20, 2026
Governor Signed