ColoradoSigned into law2026 Regular Session

HB26-1260 Updates to Child Care Assistance Programs

Latest: May 29, 2026 · Governor Signed

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How they voted

House: REPASS

65 yes · 0 no

May 4, 2026 · Result: pass

Party	Yes
Democrat	1
Democratic	41
Republican	22

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House: CONCUR

64 yes · 1 no

May 4, 2026 · Result: pass

Party	Yes	No
Democrat	1	–
Democratic	41	–
Republican	21	1

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8 committee, procedural and amendment votes

Senate: BILL

35 yes · 0 no

Apr 30, 2026 · Result: pass

Party	Yes
Democratic	23
Republican	12

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Senate: Refer House Bill 26-1260 to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.

7 yes · 0 no

Apr 28, 2026 · Result: pass

Party	Yes
Democratic	4
Republican	3

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Senate: Refer House Bill 26-1260, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations.

7 yes · 0 no

Apr 22, 2026 · Result: pass

Party	Yes
Democratic	5
Republican	2

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Senate: Adopt amendment L.002 (Attachment C).

? yes · ? no

Apr 22, 2026 · Result: pass

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House: BILL

63 yes · 1 no · 1 other

Mar 25, 2026 · Result: pass

Party	Yes	No	Other / excused
Democrat	1	–	–
Democratic	41	–	–
Republican	20	1	1

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House: Refer House Bill 26-1260 to the Committee of the Whole.

11 yes · 0 no

Mar 20, 2026 · Result: pass

Party	Yes
Democratic	8
Republican	3

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House: Refer House Bill 26-1260, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations.

11 yes · 0 no · 2 other

Mar 11, 2026 · Result: pass

Party	Yes	Other / excused
Democratic	6	2
Republican	5	–

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House: Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment H).

? yes · ? no

Mar 11, 2026 · Result: pass

Party	Other / excused
Democratic	1

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Where it stands

Feb 19, 2026 · House
Introduced
Introduced In House - Assigned to Health & Human Services
Mar 11, 2026 · House
Sent to committee
House Committee on Health & Human Services Refer Amended to Appropriations
Mar 20, 2026 · House
Sent to committee
House Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole
Mar 25, 2026 · House
Passed House
House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
Mar 30, 2026 · Senate
Introduced
Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Health & Human Services
Apr 22, 2026 · Senate
Sent to committee
Senate Committee on Health & Human Services Refer Amended to Appropriations
Apr 30, 2026 · Senate
Passed Senate
Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
May 28, 2026 · Senate
Passed Senate
Signed by the President of the Senate
May 28, 2026 · House
Passed House
Signed by the Speaker of the House
May 29, 2026 · Governor
Became law
Governor Signed

Full official history (16 actions)

Feb 19, 2026HouseIntroduced In House - Assigned to Health & Human Services
Mar 11, 2026HouseHouse Committee on Health & Human Services Refer Amended to Appropriations
Mar 20, 2026HouseHouse Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole
Mar 24, 2026HouseHouse Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee
Mar 25, 2026HouseHouse Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
Mar 30, 2026SenateIntroduced In Senate - Assigned to Health & Human Services
Apr 22, 2026SenateSenate Committee on Health & Human Services Refer Amended to Appropriations
Apr 28, 2026SenateSenate Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole
Apr 29, 2026SenateSenate Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments
Apr 30, 2026SenateSenate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
May 1, 2026HouseHouse Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Laid Over Daily
May 4, 2026HouseHouse Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass
May 28, 2026SenateSigned by the President of the Senate
May 28, 2026GovernorSent to the Governor
May 28, 2026HouseSigned by the Speaker of the House
May 29, 2026GovernorGovernor Signed

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Official summary

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The act extends the implementation dates for capping family copayments for child care at 7% of family income, for paying child care providers in advance of the provision of services, and for utilizing grants and contracts to improve access to child care for underserved populations to August 1, 2028. The act modifies existing reporting requirements to include the total amount of child care assistance program (CCCAP) allocation that is spent by the department and each county on administrative expenses, county indirect expenses, program implementation costs, and direct service expenses.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)