Colorado bills · 2026 Regular Session
Colorado HB 1282
Eliminate Duplicative Regulation of School Child Care Centers
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- K. Mullica (Democratic)
- J. Phillips (Democratic)
- L. Goldstein (Democratic)
Cosponsors (26)
- K. Wallace (Democratic)
- R. Rodriguez (Democratic)
- D. Roberts (Democratic)
- J. Marchman (Democratic)
- C. Kolker (Democratic)
- C. Kipp (Democratic)
- I. Jodeh (Democratic)
- N. Hinrichsen (Democratic)
- T. Exum (Democratic)
- L. Daugherty (Democratic)
- J. Coleman (Democratic)
- J. Bridges (Democratic)
- A. Benavidez (Democratic)
- J. Amabile (Democratic)
- A. Valdez (Democratic)
- T. Story (Democratic)
- N. Ricks (Democratic)
- A. Paschal (Democratic)
- K. Nguyen (Democratic)
- J. McCluskie (Democratic)
- M. Lindsay (Democratic)
- J. Joseph (Democratic)
- E. Hamrick (Democratic)
- M. Duran (Democratic)
- A. Boesenecker (Democratic)
- J. Bacon (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Colorado legislature· summary
The act allows child care centers for school-age children operated on school district, district charter school, or institute charter school property to satisfy requirements for staff training or minimum square footage of floor space per child by providing to the Colorado department of early childhood (CDEC) documented evidence of compliance with substantially similar requirements imposed by the Colorado department of education (CDE) unless CDE's requirements do not meet federal grants-in-aid requirements, in which case, CDEC shall require the child centers to meet federal grants-in-aid requirements. The act adds a public health agency to the list of entities that CDEC shall accept certification from as satisfactory proof of valid certification of a playground facility. The act directs CDEC to review the process regarding materials waivers and the process for undue hardship appeals at least annually.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)
Text versions
- Introduced· Feb 20, 2026
- Engrossed· Apr 29, 2026
- Reengrossed· Apr 30, 2026
- Revised· May 5, 2026
- Rerevised· May 6, 2026
- Final Act· May 21, 2026
- Signed Act· Jun 3, 2026
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:04 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2026 House | BILL | pass | Set your home in Colorado to see |
| May 4, 2026 Senate | Refer House Bill 26-1282 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 |
| Apr 28, 2026 House | Refer House Bill 26-1282, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. | pass | Set your home in Colorado to see |
| Apr 28, 2026 House | Adopt amendment L.012 | pass | Set your home in Colorado to see |
| Mar 18, 2026 House | Refer House Bill 26-1282, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations. | pass | Set your home in Colorado to see |
| Mar 18, 2026 House | Adopt amendment L.011 | pass | Set your home in Colorado to see |
Actions
- Feb 20, 2026 · House
Introduced In House - Assigned to Education - Mar 12, 2026 · House
House Committee on Education Witness Testimony and/or Committee Discussion Only - Mar 18, 2026 · House
House Committee on Education Refer Amended to Appropriations - Apr 28, 2026 · House
House Committee on Appropriations Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole - Apr 29, 2026 · House
House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee, Floor - Apr 30, 2026 · House
House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments - May 1, 2026 · Senate
Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Education - May 4, 2026 · Senate
Senate Committee on Education Refer Unamended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole - May 5, 2026 · Senate
Senate Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments - May 6, 2026 · Senate
Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments - May 22, 2026 · House
Signed by the Speaker of the House - May 22, 2026 · Senate
Signed by the President of the Senate - May 22, 2026
Sent to the Governor - Mar 12, 2026 · House
House Committee on Education Lay Over Unamended - Amendment(s) Failed - Jun 1, 2026
Governor Signed