ColoradoSigned into law2026 Regular Session

HB26-1385 Public Defender & Prosecutor Behavioral Health Program

Latest: May 27, 2026 · Governor Signed

Health care

What it means

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How they voted

4 committee, procedural and amendment votes

Senate: BILL

27 yes · 8 no

Apr 16, 2026 · Result: pass

PartyYesNo
Democratic221
Republican57
How each member voted (35)

Party shown is each member's current party in our records. Official vote record

Senate: Refer House Bill 26-1385 to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.

7 yes · 0 no

Apr 14, 2026 · Result: pass

PartyYes
Democratic4
Republican3
How each member voted (7)

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House: BILL

43 yes · 18 no · 4 other

Apr 11, 2026 · Result: pass

PartyYesNoNot votingOther / excused
Democrat1–––
Democratic40––1
Republican11821
How each member voted (64)

1 of 65 members on the official record could not be matched to our officials list and are not shown individually. The tally above is the official one.

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House: Refer House Bill 26-1385 to the Committee of the Whole.

9 yes · 2 no

Apr 6, 2026 · Result: pass

PartyYesNo
Democratic8–
Republican12
How each member voted (11)

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Where it stands

  1. Apr 2, 2026 · House

    Introduced

    Introduced In House - Assigned to Appropriations

  2. Apr 6, 2026 · House

    Sent to committee

    House Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole

  3. Apr 11, 2026 · House

    Passed House

    House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

  4. Apr 13, 2026 · Senate

    Introduced

    Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Appropriations

  5. Apr 16, 2026 · Senate

    Passed Senate

    Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

  6. May 22, 2026 · Senate

    Passed Senate

    Signed by the President of the Senate

  7. May 22, 2026 · House

    Passed House

    Signed by the Speaker of the House

  8. May 27, 2026 · Governor

    Became law

    Governor Signed

Full official history (14 actions)
  • Apr 2, 2026HouseIntroduced In House - Assigned to Appropriations
  • Apr 6, 2026HouseHouse Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole
  • Apr 8, 2026HouseHouse Second Reading Special Order - Laid Over Daily - No Amendments
  • Apr 9, 2026HouseHouse Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments
  • Apr 10, 2026HouseHouse Third Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments
  • Apr 11, 2026HouseHouse Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
  • Apr 13, 2026SenateIntroduced In Senate - Assigned to Appropriations
  • Apr 14, 2026SenateSenate Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole
  • Apr 15, 2026SenateSenate Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments
  • Apr 16, 2026SenateSenate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
  • May 22, 2026SenateSigned by the President of the Senate
  • May 22, 2026HouseSigned by the Speaker of the House
  • May 22, 2026GovernorSent to the Governor
  • May 27, 2026GovernorGovernor Signed

Supporters and opponents

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Official summary

Read the official summary (openstates)
The public defender and prosecutor behavioral health support program (program) is funded through any appropriation made for the program and any gifts, grants, and donations received for the program. Current law splits the program allocation to direct 50% of the money to the Colorado district attorneys' council to award grants to district attorneys' offices and 50% to the office of the state public defender.     For state fiscal year 2026-27, the program allocation split is altered to direct 100% of program money to the office of the state public defender.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)