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ColoradoSigned into law2026 Regular Session

HB26-1282 Eliminate Duplicative Regulation of School Child Care Centers

Latest: Jun 1, 2026 · Governor Signed

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How they voted

7 committee, procedural and amendment votes

Senate: BILL

32 yes · 3 no

May 6, 2026 · Result: pass

PartyYesNo
Democratic23–
Republican93
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Senate: Refer House Bill 26-1282 to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.

7 yes · 0 no

May 4, 2026 · Result: pass

PartyYes
Democratic4
Republican3
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House: BILL

55 yes · 8 no · 2 other

Apr 30, 2026 · Result: pass

PartyYesNoOther / excused
Democrat1––
Democratic41––
Republican1282
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House: Refer House Bill 26-1282, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole.

10 yes · 1 no

Apr 28, 2026 · Result: pass

PartyYesNo
Democratic8–
Republican21
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House: Adopt amendment L.012

? yes · ? no

Apr 28, 2026 · Result: pass

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House: Adopt amendment L.011

? yes · ? no

Mar 18, 2026 · Result: pass

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House: Refer House Bill 26-1282, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations.

12 yes · 0 no · 1 other

Mar 18, 2026 · Result: pass

PartyYesOther / excused
Democratic8–
Republican41
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Where it stands

  1. Feb 20, 2026 · House

    Introduced

    Introduced In House - Assigned to Education

  2. Mar 18, 2026 · House

    Sent to committee

    House Committee on Education Refer Amended to Appropriations

  3. Apr 28, 2026 · House

    Sent to committee

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

  4. Apr 30, 2026 · House

    Passed House

    House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

  5. May 1, 2026 · Senate

    Introduced

    Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Education

  6. May 6, 2026 · Senate

    Passed Senate

    Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

  7. May 22, 2026 · Senate

    Passed Senate

    Signed by the President of the Senate

  8. May 22, 2026 · House

    Passed House

    Signed by the Speaker of the House

  9. Jun 1, 2026 · Governor

    Became law

    Governor Signed

Full official history (15 actions)
  • Feb 20, 2026HouseIntroduced In House - Assigned to Education
  • Mar 12, 2026HouseHouse Committee on Education Witness Testimony and/or Committee Discussion Only
  • Mar 12, 2026HouseHouse Committee on Education Lay Over Unamended - Amendment(s) Failed
  • Mar 18, 2026HouseHouse Committee on Education Refer Amended to Appropriations
  • Apr 28, 2026HouseHouse Committee on Appropriations Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole
  • Apr 29, 2026HouseHouse Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee, Floor
  • Apr 30, 2026HouseHouse Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
  • May 1, 2026SenateIntroduced In Senate - Assigned to Education
  • May 4, 2026SenateSenate Committee on Education Refer Unamended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole
  • May 5, 2026SenateSenate Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments
  • May 6, 2026SenateSenate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
  • May 22, 2026GovernorSent to the Governor
  • May 22, 2026SenateSigned by the President of the Senate
  • May 22, 2026HouseSigned by the Speaker of the House
  • Jun 1, 2026GovernorGovernor Signed

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Official summary

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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.)