Colorado bills · 2026 Regular Session
Colorado HB 1133
Traveling Animal Protection Act Environmental Education Program
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- W. Lindstedt (Democratic)
- A. Valdez (Democratic)
- M. Duran (Democratic)
Cosponsors (10)
- K. Wallace (Democratic)
- L. Cutter (Democratic)
- J. Coleman (Democratic)
- J. Amabile (Democratic)
- M. Rutinel
- K. Nguyen (Democratic)
- M. Lindsay (Democratic)
- L. Goldstein (Democratic)
- M. Froelich (Democratic)
- S. Camacho (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Colorado legislature· summary
The 'Traveling Animal Protection Act' permits the use of certain animals as part of an environmental education program if certain requirements are met. The act clarifies that an environmental education program is a program that is conducted by a professional who is qualified to impart environmental education information. The act defines 'professional' as an individual or an organization that has obtained at least one specific professional accreditation or certification.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)
Text versions
- Introduced· Feb 4, 2026
- Engrossed· Feb 27, 2026
- Reengrossed· Mar 2, 2026
- Revised· Mar 27, 2026
- Rerevised· Mar 30, 2026
- Final Act· Apr 13, 2026
- Signed Act· Apr 23, 2026
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 16, 2026, 12:24 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 2026 House | BILL | pass | Set your home in Colorado to see |
| Mar 24, 2026 Senate | Refer House Bill 26-1133 to the Committee of the Whole. | pass | Set your home in Colorado to see |
| Feb 25, 2026 House | Adopt amendment L.001 | pass | Set your home in Colorado to see |
| Feb 25, 2026 House | Refer House Bill 26-1133, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. | pass | Set your home in Colorado to see |
Actions
- Feb 4, 2026 · House
Introduced In House - Assigned to Business Affairs & Labor - Feb 25, 2026 · House
House Committee on Business Affairs & Labor Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole - Feb 27, 2026 · House
House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee, Floor - Mar 2, 2026 · House
House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments - Mar 5, 2026 · Senate
Introduced In Senate - Assigned to State, Veterans, & Military Affairs - Mar 24, 2026 · Senate
Senate Committee on State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Refer Unamended to Senate Committee of the Whole - Mar 27, 2026 · Senate
Senate Second Reading Passed - No Amendments - Mar 30, 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 23, 2026
Governor Signed