ColoradoSigned into law2026 Regular Session

HB26-1228 Marriage & Family Therapy Clinical Requirements

Latest: May 26, 2026 · Governor Signed

What it means

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How they voted

4 committee, procedural and amendment votes

Senate: BILL

35 yes · 0 no

Apr 14, 2026 · Result: pass

PartyYes
Democratic23
Republican12
How each member voted (35)

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Senate: Refer House Bill 26-1228 to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.

5 yes · 0 no

Apr 9, 2026 · Result: pass

PartyYes
Democratic3
Republican2
How each member voted (5)

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House: BILL

62 yes · 0 no · 3 other

Mar 6, 2026 · Result: pass

PartyYesOther / excused
Democrat1–
Democratic383
Republican22–
How each member voted (64)

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House: Refer House Bill 26-1228 to the Committee of the Whole.

12 yes · 0 no · 1 other

Mar 4, 2026 · Result: pass

PartyYesOther / excused
Democratic71
Republican5–
How each member voted (13)

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Where it stands

  1. Feb 18, 2026 · House

    Introduced

    Introduced In House - Assigned to Business Affairs & Labor

  2. Mar 4, 2026 · House

    Sent to committee

    House Committee on Business Affairs & Labor Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole

  3. Mar 6, 2026 · House

    Passed House

    House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

  4. Mar 11, 2026 · Senate

    Introduced

    Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Business, Labor, & Technology

  5. Apr 14, 2026 · Senate

    Passed Senate

    Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

  6. May 20, 2026 · Senate

    Passed Senate

    Signed by the President of the Senate

  7. May 20, 2026 · House

    Passed House

    Signed by the Speaker of the House

  8. May 26, 2026 · Governor

    Became law

    Governor Signed

Full official history (12 actions)
  • Feb 18, 2026HouseIntroduced In House - Assigned to Business Affairs & Labor
  • Mar 4, 2026HouseHouse Committee on Business Affairs & Labor Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole
  • Mar 5, 2026HouseHouse Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments
  • Mar 6, 2026HouseHouse Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
  • Mar 11, 2026SenateIntroduced In Senate - Assigned to Business, Labor, & Technology
  • Apr 9, 2026SenateSenate Committee on Business, Labor, & Technology Refer Unamended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole
  • Apr 13, 2026SenateSenate Second Reading Passed - No Amendments
  • Apr 14, 2026SenateSenate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
  • 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 26, 2026GovernorGovernor Signed

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Official summary

Read the official summary (openstates)
The act allows an applicant for licensure as a marriage and family therapist (LMFT) whose master's or doctoral degree program did not include an internship or practicum to also be registered as an LMFT candidate but requires these candidates to complete an additional 700 supervised clinical hours to become an LMFT.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)