Colorado bills · 2026 Regular Session
Colorado HB 1259
Department of Early Childhood Clean-Up
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- J. Marchman (Democratic)
- J. Bridges (Democratic)
- E. Sirota (Democratic)
Cosponsors (45)
- J. Mabrey (Democratic)
- M. Lukens (Democratic)
- M. Lindsay (Democratic)
- S. Lieder (Democratic)
- J. Joseph (Democratic)
- J. Jackson (Democratic)
- L. Goldstein (Democratic)
- L. Gilchrist (Democratic)
- L. García (Democratic)
- M. Froelich (Democratic)
- M. Duran (Democratic)
- M. Carter (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)
- W. Lindstedt (Democratic)
- C. Kolker (Democratic)
- B. Kirkmeyer (Republican)
- C. Kipp (Democratic)
- I. Jodeh (Democratic)
- N. Hinrichsen (Democratic)
- J. Gonzales (Democratic)
- T. Exum (Democratic)
- L. Daugherty (Democratic)
- L. Cutter (Democratic)
- J. Coleman (Democratic)
- S. Bright (Republican)
- A. Benavidez (Democratic)
- M. Ball (Democratic)
- J. Amabile (Democratic)
- Y. Zokaie (Democratic)
- J. Willford (Democratic)
- A. Valdez (Democratic)
- R. Taggart (Republican)
- T. Story (Democratic)
- J. Phillips (Democratic)
- K. Nguyen (Democratic)
- J. McCluskie (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Colorado legislature· summary
The act makes changes and clarifications in the provisions related to the department of early childhood (department). The act:Eliminates the scheduled repeal of licensing exemptions for certain in-home child care arrangements in which the children are related to the caregiver, are siblings, or number fewer than five;Updates provisions related to early care and education provider reimbursement for services performed before final eligibility determinations in the Colorado child care assistance program;Lowers the age limit for children served by the early childhood mental health consultation program from 8 years old to 6 years old and adjusts that program's reporting requirements;Clarifies the sources of money appropriated to the universal preschool program;Requires the department to keep confidential identifying records and facts regarding children and their relatives;Clarifies that child care facilities approved, certified, or licensed by tribal governments are exempt from the department's licensing rules; andAdjusts the membership requirements and duties of the early childhood leadership commission and subcommittee membership requirements for the rules advisory council.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)
Text versions
- Introduced· Feb 19, 2026
- Engrossed· Mar 12, 2026
- Reengrossed· Mar 13, 2026
- Revised· Mar 30, 2026
- Rerevised· Apr 1, 2026
- Final Act· Apr 24, 2026
- Signed Act· May 5, 2026
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 16, 2026, 12:24 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2026 Senate | CONCUR | pass | Set your home in Colorado to see |
| Apr 2, 2026 Senate | REPASS | pass | Set your home in Colorado to see |
| Mar 25, 2026 Senate | Adopt amendment L.008 | pass | Set your home in Colorado to see |
| Mar 25, 2026 Senate | Refer House Bill 26-1259, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. | pass | Set your home in Colorado to see |
| Mar 13, 2026 House | BILL | pass | Set your home in Colorado to see |
| Mar 11, 2026 House | Refer House Bill 26-1259 to the Committee of the Whole. | pass | Set your home in Colorado to see |
Actions
- Feb 19, 2026 · House
Introduced In House - Assigned to Education - Mar 11, 2026 · House
House Committee on Education Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole - Mar 12, 2026 · House
House Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments - Mar 13, 2026 · House
House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments - Mar 18, 2026 · Senate
Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Education - Mar 25, 2026 · Senate
Senate Committee on Education Refer Amended to Senate Committee of the Whole - Mar 30, 2026 · Senate
Senate Second Reading Passed with Amendments - Committee - Mar 31, 2026 · Senate
Senate Third Reading Laid Over to 04/01/2026 - No Amendments - Apr 1, 2026 · Senate
Senate Third Reading Passed with Amendments - Floor - Apr 2, 2026 · House
House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass - Apr 28, 2026 · House
Signed by the Speaker of the House - Apr 28, 2026 · Senate
Signed by the President of the Senate - Apr 28, 2026
Sent to the Governor - May 5, 2026
Governor Signed