CO HB 1344
enactedSunset Podiatry Board
Colorado · 2026 Regular Session · lower
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Quick answers
Did CO HB 1344 pass?
Yes. CO HB 1344 has been enacted into law. Latest recorded action (2026-05-29): Governor Signed
What is CO HB 1344 about?
The act continues the functions of the Colorado podiatry board (board) for 9 years until September 1, 2035, pursuant to provisions of the sunset law. The act requires a licensed podiatrist (licensee) to develop a written plan to ensure the security of patient medical records, including the proper storage and disposal of records, the disposition of medical records in the event the licensee dies, retires, or otherwise ceases to practice, and the method by which a patient may access or obtain records if such events occur. A licensee shall attest to compliance with the requirement upon initial licensure and upon renewal of the license. A licensee who fails to comply with the requirements of the act is subject to discipline by the board.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)
Who sponsors CO HB 1344?
W. Lindstedt, K. Stewart, M. Bradfield are the primary sponsors of CO HB 1344, joined by 6 cosponsors.
Description
The act continues the functions of the Colorado podiatry board (board) for 9 years until September 1, 2035, pursuant to provisions of the sunset law. The act requires a licensed podiatrist (licensee) to develop a written plan to ensure the security of patient medical records, including the proper storage and disposal of records, the disposition of medical records in the event the licensee dies, retires, or otherwise ceases to practice, and the method by which a patient may access or obtain records if such events occur. A licensee shall attest to compliance with the requirement upon initial licensure and upon renewal of the license. A licensee who fails to comply with the requirements of the act is subject to discipline by the board.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)
- Introduced
- 2026-03-30
- Latest action
- 2026-05-29 — Governor Signed
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
- —
Subjects
Sponsors
- W. Lindstedtsponsor
- K. Stewartsponsor
- M. Bradfieldsponsor
- M. Rutinelcosponsor
- C. Kolkercosponsor
- K. Browncosponsor
- M. Durancosponsor
- J. Colemancosponsor
- G. Rydincosponsor
Committees
Not provided by source.
Action timeline
Newest first
2026-05-29
Governor Signed
executive-signature
2026-05-28
Signed by the Speaker of the House
passage
2026-05-28
Signed by the President of the Senate
passage
2026-05-28
Sent to the Governor
executive-receipt
2026-05-06
Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
passage,reading-3
2026-05-05
Senate Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole
committee-passage
2026-05-05
Senate Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments
2026-04-29
Senate Committee on Health & Human Services Refer Unamended to Appropriations
referral-committee
2026-04-23
Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Health & Human Services
introduction
2026-04-22
House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
passage,reading-3
2026-04-21
House Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole
committee-passage,referral-committee
2026-04-21
House Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments
2026-04-07
House Committee on Health & Human Services Refer Unamended to Appropriations
referral-committee
2026-03-30
Introduced In House - Assigned to Health & Human Services
introduction
Versions
Documents
Votes
Refer House Bill 26-1344 to the Committee on Appropriations.
2026-04-07 · pass · 0-0
Member-level votes (13)
- Carlos Barron: yes
- Mary Bradfield: yes
- Brandi Bradley: excused
- Regina English: excused
- Lisa Feret: yes
- Eliza Hamrick: yes
- Dusty Johnson: no
- Karen McCormick: yes
- Gretchen Rydin: yes
- Katie Stewart: yes
- Dan Woog: no
- Sheila Lieder: yes
- Lindsay Gilchrist: yes
Refer House Bill 26-1344 to the Committee of the Whole.
2026-04-21 · pass · 0-0
Member-level votes (11)
- Andrew Boesenecker: yes
- Scott Bottoms: no
- Junie Joseph: yes
- Karen McCormick: yes
- Matt Soper: yes
- Rick Taggart: yes
- Brianna Titone: yes
- Elizabeth Velasco: yes
- Yara Zokaie: excused
- Emily Sirota: yes
- Kyle Brown: yes
Refer House Bill 26-1344 to the Committee on Appropriations.
2026-04-29 · pass · 0-0
Member-level votes (7)
- Scott Bright: yes
- Lisa Cutter: yes
- Lindsey Daugherty: yes
- Lisa Frizell: yes
- Mike Weissman: yes
- Iman Jodeh: yes
- Kyle Mullica: yes
Refer House Bill 26-1344 to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.
2026-05-05 · pass · 0-0
Member-level votes (7)
- Julie Gonzales: yes
- Barbara Kirkmeyer: yes
- Chris Kolker: yes
- Larry Liston: yes
- Byron Pelton: yes
- Jeff Bridges: yes
- Judy Amabile: yes
BILL
2026-05-06 · pass · 0-0
Member-level votes (36)
- Amabile: yes
- Baisley: no
- Ball: yes
- Benavidez: yes
- Bridges: yes
- Bright: yes
- Carson: no
- Catlin: yes
- Cutter: yes
- Danielson: yes
- Daugherty: yes
- Exum: yes
- Frizell: yes
- Gonzales J.: yes
- Hinrichsen: yes
- Jodeh: yes
- Kipp: yes
- Kirkmeyer: yes
- Kolker: yes
- Lindstedt: yes
- Liston: no
- Marchman: yes
- Mullica: yes
- Pelton B.: yes
- Pelton R.: yes
- Rich: no
- Roberts: yes
- Rodriguez: yes
- Simpson: yes
- Snyder: yes
- Sullivan: yes
- Wallace: yes
- Weissman: yes
- Zamora Wilson: no
- President: yes
- Coleman: yes
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