Colorado bills · 2026 Regular Session
Colorado HB 1431
Competency for Occupational Licensure Portability
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- I. Jodeh (Democratic)
- J. Gonzales (Democratic)
- M. Soper (Republican)
- J. Bacon (Democratic)
Cosponsors (18)
- M. Weissman (Democratic)
- K. Wallace (Democratic)
- M. Snyder (Democratic)
- J. Marchman (Democratic)
- C. Kolker (Democratic)
- C. Kipp (Democratic)
- T. Exum (Democratic)
- L. Cutter (Democratic)
- J. Coleman (Democratic)
- J. Bridges (Democratic)
- A. Benavidez (Democratic)
- M. Rutinel
- N. Ricks (Democratic)
- K. Nguyen (Democratic)
- J. Joseph (Democratic)
- R. English (Democratic)
- M. Duran (Democratic)
- C. Clifford (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Colorado legislature· summary
Under existing law, an individual licensed, certified, registered, or enrolled in good standing to practice a particular profession or occupation in another state or United States territory or through the federal government is eligible to apply for and receive a license, certification, registration, or enrollment in that profession or occupation in Colorado (accreditation) if the individual meets specific criteria. The act adds an individual licensed, certified, registered, or enrolled in good standing to practice a particular profession or occupation in another country to those individuals eligible for accreditation if the individual meets specific criteria.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)
Text versions
- Introduced· May 5, 2026
- Engrossed· May 7, 2026
- Reengrossed· May 9, 2026
- Revised· May 11, 2026
- Rerevised· May 12, 2026
- Final Act· Jun 2, 2026
- Signed Act· Jun 4, 2026
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:06 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 12, 2026 House | BILL | pass | Set your home in Colorado to see |
| May 11, 2026 Senate | Refer House Bill 26-1431 to the Committee of the Whole. | pass | Set your home in Colorado to see |
| May 6, 2026 House | Adopt amendment L.002 | pass | Set your home in Colorado to see |
| May 6, 2026 House | Refer House Bill 26-1431, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. | pass | Set your home in Colorado to see |
Actions
- May 5, 2026 · House
Introduced In House - Assigned to Business Affairs & Labor - May 6, 2026 · House
House Committee on Business Affairs & Labor Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole - May 7, 2026 · House
House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee - May 8, 2026 · House
House Third Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments - May 9, 2026 · House
House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments - May 11, 2026 · Senate
Introduced In Senate - Assigned to State, Veterans, & Military Affairs - May 11, 2026 · Senate
Senate Committee on State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Refer Unamended to Senate Committee of the Whole - May 11, 2026 · Senate
Senate Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments - May 12, 2026 · Senate
Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments - Jun 3, 2026 · House
Signed by the Speaker of the House - Jun 3, 2026 · Senate
Signed by the President of the Senate - Jun 3, 2026
Sent to the Governor - Jun 4, 2026
Governor Signed