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ColoradoSigned into law2026 Regular Session

SB26-149 Pathways for Individuals with Mental Health Disorder

Latest: May 21, 2026 · Governor Signed

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How they voted

Senate: REPASS

34 yes · 0 no · 1 other

May 11, 2026 · Result: pass

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Democratic221
Republican12–
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Senate: CONCUR

34 yes · 0 no · 1 other

May 11, 2026 · Result: pass

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Democratic221
Republican12–
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23 committee, procedural and amendment votes

House: BILL

64 yes · 0 no · 1 other

May 7, 2026 · Result: pass

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Democratic401
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House: AMD (L.090)

62 yes · 2 no · 1 other

May 7, 2026 · Result: pass

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House: AMD (L.092)

64 yes · 0 no · 1 other

May 7, 2026 · Result: pass

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Democratic401
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House: AMD (L.091)

64 yes · 0 no · 1 other

May 7, 2026 · Result: pass

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House: PERM

64 yes · 0 no · 1 other

May 7, 2026 · Result: pass

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Democratic401
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House: Adopt amendment L.080

? yes · ? no

May 1, 2026 · Result: pass

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House: Adopt amendment J.003

? yes · ? no

May 1, 2026 · Result: pass

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House: Refer Senate Bill 26-149, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole.

11 yes · 0 no

May 1, 2026 · Result: pass

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Democratic8
Republican3
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House: Refer Senate Bill 26-149, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations.

11 yes · 0 no

Apr 29, 2026 · Result: pass

PartyYes
Democratic7
Republican4
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House: Adopt amendment L.059 (Attachment C).

? yes · ? no

Apr 29, 2026 · Result: pass

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Senate: AMEND (L.056)

33 yes · 0 no · 2 other

Apr 24, 2026 · Result: pass

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Democratic212
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Senate: BILL

33 yes · 0 no · 2 other

Apr 24, 2026 · Result: pass

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Democratic212
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Senate: Refer Senate Bill 26-149, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole.

6 yes · 1 no

Apr 22, 2026 · Result: pass

PartyYesNo
Democratic4–
Republican21
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Senate: Adopt amendment J.001

4 yes · 3 no

Apr 22, 2026 · Result: pass

PartyYesNo
Democratic4–
Republican–3
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Senate: Adopt amendment L.048

? yes · ? no

Apr 22, 2026 · Result: pass

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Senate: Refer Senate Bill 26-149, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations.

7 yes · 0 no

Apr 20, 2026 · Result: pass

PartyYes
Democratic5
Republican2
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Senate: Adopt amendment L.039 (Attachment E)

? yes · ? no

Apr 20, 2026 · Result: pass

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Senate: Adopt amendment L.040 (Attachment A)

? yes · ? no

Apr 20, 2026 · Result: pass

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Senate: Adopt amendment L.044 (Attachment C)

? yes · ? no

Apr 20, 2026 · Result: pass

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Senate: Adopt amendment L.042 (Attachment F)

? yes · ? no

Apr 20, 2026 · Result: pass

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Senate: Adopt amendment L.041 (Attachment B)

? yes · ? no

Apr 20, 2026 · Result: pass

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Senate: Adopt amendment L.046 (Attachment G)

? yes · ? no

Apr 20, 2026 · Result: pass

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Senate: Adopt amendment L.045 (Attachment D)

? yes · ? no

Apr 20, 2026 · Result: pass

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Where it stands

  1. Mar 26, 2026 · Senate

    Introduced

    Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Judiciary

  2. Apr 20, 2026 · Senate

    Sent to committee

    Senate Committee on Judiciary Refer Amended to Appropriations

  3. Apr 22, 2026 · Senate

    Sent to committee

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

  4. Apr 24, 2026 · Senate

    Passed Senate

    Senate Third Reading Passed with Amendments - Floor

  5. Apr 24, 2026 · House

    Introduced

    Introduced In House - Assigned to Judiciary

  6. Apr 29, 2026 · House

    Sent to committee

    House Committee on Judiciary Refer Amended to Appropriations

  7. May 1, 2026 · House

    Sent to committee

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

  8. May 7, 2026 · House

    Passed House

    House Third Reading Passed with Amendments - Floor

  9. May 20, 2026 · Senate

    Passed Senate

    Signed by the President of the Senate

  10. May 20, 2026 · House

    Passed House

    Signed by the Speaker of the House

  11. May 21, 2026 · Governor

    Became law

    Governor Signed

Full official history (17 actions)
  • Mar 26, 2026SenateIntroduced In Senate - Assigned to Judiciary
  • Apr 13, 2026SenateSenate Committee on Judiciary Lay Over Unamended - Amendment(s) Failed
  • Apr 20, 2026SenateSenate Committee on Judiciary Refer Amended to Appropriations
  • Apr 22, 2026SenateSenate Committee on Appropriations Refer Amended to Senate Committee of the Whole
  • Apr 23, 2026SenateSenate Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee, Floor
  • Apr 24, 2026SenateSenate Third Reading Passed with Amendments - Floor
  • Apr 24, 2026HouseIntroduced In House - Assigned to Judiciary
  • Apr 29, 2026HouseHouse Committee on Judiciary Refer Amended to Appropriations
  • May 1, 2026HouseHouse Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee, Floor
  • May 1, 2026HouseHouse Committee on Appropriations Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole
  • May 4, 2026HouseHouse Third Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments
  • May 7, 2026HouseHouse Third Reading Passed with Amendments - Floor
  • May 11, 2026SenateSenate Considered House Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass
  • May 20, 2026SenateSigned by the President of the Senate
  • May 20, 2026HouseSigned by the Speaker of the House
  • May 20, 2026GovernorSent to the Governor
  • May 21, 2026GovernorGovernor Signed

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Under current law, if a defendant is found incompetent to proceed and the defendant will not be restored to competency in the foreseeable future, the court is required to dismiss charges against the defendant and the defendant, in limited circumstances, may be referred for certification for short-term treatment through a civil court process. The act maintains the requirement for the court to dismiss the charges against a defendant if the defendant's highest charged offense is among certain misdemeanor offenses, and the act maintains certification for short-term treatment as an option for the defendant. However, if the defendant is unrestorable or the defendant has reached the statutory maximum time permitted to be restored, the act authorizes the district attorney or county attorney (prosecution) to notify the court that the prosecution seeks civil commitment or an enhanced protective placement of a defendant if the prosecution can prove by clear and convincing evidence that the defendant:Has a mental disability or developmental disability;Committed an act that, in the absence of any mental disability or developmental disability, would constitute homicide, a crime of violence, or a felony that constitutes unlawful sexual behavior, and the act is or was charged in a criminal case in Colorado in which competency was raised; and Poses a substantial risk of serious harm to others.     If the prosecution seeks civil commitment or an enhanced protective placement, the court is required to stay the order dismissing the defendant's case, set a trial within 91 days after the date the written notice was filed, and order the department of human services (CDHS) to identify an appropriate provider and placement for the defendant in the event a civil commitment or enhanced protective placement is granted. The defendant may stipulate that the court order a civil commitment or enhanced protective placement.     If the court finds the prosecution has not met its burden, the court is required to deny the prosecution's request to civilly commit the defendant or order an enhanced protective placement of the defendant; except that the court may consider whether to order other civil proceedings. …

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