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CO HB 1344

enacted

Sunset Podiatry Board

Colorado · 2026 Regular Session · lower

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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
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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

  1. 2026-05-29

    Governor Signed

    executive-signature

  2. 2026-05-28

    Signed by the Speaker of the House

    passage

  3. 2026-05-28

    Signed by the President of the Senate

    passage

  4. 2026-05-28

    Sent to the Governor

    executive-receipt

  5. 2026-05-06

    Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

    passage,reading-3

  6. 2026-05-05

    Senate Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole

    committee-passage

  7. 2026-05-05

    Senate Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments

  8. 2026-04-29

    Senate Committee on Health & Human Services Refer Unamended to Appropriations

    referral-committee

  9. 2026-04-23

    Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Health & Human Services

    introduction

  10. 2026-04-22

    House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

    passage,reading-3

  11. 2026-04-21

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

    committee-passage,referral-committee

  12. 2026-04-21

    House Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments

  13. 2026-04-07

    House Committee on Health & Human Services Refer Unamended to Appropriations

    referral-committee

  14. 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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