CO HB 1425
enactedApplied Behavior Analysis Services
Colorado · 2026 Regular Session · lower
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Did CO HB 1425 pass?
Yes. CO HB 1425 has been enacted into law. Latest recorded action (2026-04-28): Introduced In House - Assigned to Health & Human Services
What is CO HB 1425 about?
The act creates the Colorado behavior analyst licensing board (board) under the direction and supervision of the division of professions and occupations in the department of regulatory agencies. On and after July 1, 2028, an individual is prohibited from engaging in or offering the practice of applied behavior analysis unless the individual is licensed by the board. The board is authorized to license behavior analysts and assistant behavior analysts if they meet the requirements specified by the act and the rules adopted by the board pursuant to the act. An individual who seeks to practice as a behavior analyst or assistant behavior analyst must meet the following requirements:File an application for a license;Have a valid certification in good standing with a certifying entity;Complete a fingerprint-based criminal history record check;Carry professional liability insurance in an amount determined by the board by rule unless working as a public employee covered under governmental immunity; andIf the individual seeks to practice as an assistant behavior analyst, be supervised by a licensed behavior analyst and practice within the scope of practice established by rules of the board. The board may deny or refuse to renew a license, suspend or revoke a license, impose probationary conditions on a license, or issue a cease-and-desist letter or seek injunctive relief against a licensee or an applicant for licensure who has engaged in specified grounds for discipline or unprofessional conduct. The board may also send a licensee a letter of admonition or a confidential letter of concern under certain circumstances. The act exempts specified individuals from the licensing requirements established by the act. An individual who practices or offers or attempts to practice as a behavior analyst or assistant behavior analyst without being licensed pursuant to the act and who is not exempted from licensure commits a class 2 misdemeanor. The board may adopt rules as necessary to implement the act. The regulation of behavior analysts and assistant behavior analysts is scheduled for repeal on September 1, 2031. Before the repeal, the functions of the board in regulating applied behavior analysis are scheduled for review in accordance with the sunset law. The act requires the department of health care policy and financing (state department) to reimburse an applied behavior analysis provider for applied behavior analysis services provided by a behavior technician certified by a certifying entity to a medicaid member with autism spectrum disorder or other conditions for which coverage may be available under state department policies. Subject to federal approval, the state department shall reimburse the applicable applied behavior analysis provider for applied behavior analysis services provided by a behavior technician who is required by the state department to be certified by a certifying entity, but is not certified at the time of services, for services provided during one temporary period of not less than 45 days while the behavior technician is pursuing the certification if specified conditions are met. The department of human services (department) is required to prescribe and publish standards for the licensing and regulation of applied behavior analysis clinics (clinics). The department is authorized to adopt rules concerning specific subjects related to standards for clinics. Clinics are required to comply with specified requirements regarding local government zoning regulations, licensing fees, and qualifications for employees of the clinics. The act changes the definition of 'day treatment center' to 'day treatment facility' and requires that facilities that were not subject to the definition before the effective date of the act but that meet the amended definition submit an application for licensure by the department on or before August 1, 2026 , and become licensed before August 1, 2027.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)
Who sponsors CO HB 1425?
R. Stewart, K. Stewart, E. Sirota and 5 others are the primary sponsors of CO HB 1425, joined by 39 cosponsors.
Description
The act creates the Colorado behavior analyst licensing board (board) under the direction and supervision of the division of professions and occupations in the department of regulatory agencies. On and after July 1, 2028, an individual is prohibited from engaging in or offering the practice of applied behavior analysis unless the individual is licensed by the board. The board is authorized to license behavior analysts and assistant behavior analysts if they meet the requirements specified by the act and the rules adopted by the board pursuant to the act. An individual who seeks to practice as a behavior analyst or assistant behavior analyst must meet the following requirements:File an application for a license;Have a valid certification in good standing with a certifying entity;Complete a fingerprint-based criminal history record check;Carry professional liability insurance in an amount determined by the board by rule unless working as a public employee covered under governmental immunity; andIf the individual seeks to practice as an assistant behavior analyst, be supervised by a licensed behavior analyst and practice within the scope of practice established by rules of the board. The board may deny or refuse to renew a license, suspend or revoke a license, impose probationary conditions on a license, or issue a cease-and-desist letter or seek injunctive relief against a licensee or an applicant for licensure who has engaged in specified grounds for discipline or unprofessional conduct. The board may also send a licensee a letter of admonition or a confidential letter of concern under certain circumstances. The act exempts specified individuals from the licensing requirements established by the act. An individual who practices or offers or attempts to practice as a behavior analyst or assistant behavior analyst without being licensed pursuant to the act and who is not exempted from licensure commits a class 2 misdemeanor. The board may adopt rules as necessary to implement the act. The regulation of behavior analysts and assistant behavior analysts is scheduled for repeal on September 1, 2031. Before the repeal, the functions of the board in regulating applied behavior analysis are scheduled for review in accordance with the sunset law. The act requires the department of health care policy and financing (state department) to reimburse an applied behavior analysis provider for applied behavior analysis services provided by a behavior technician certified by a certifying entity to a medicaid member with autism spectrum disorder or other conditions for which coverage may be available under state department policies. Subject to federal approval, the state department shall reimburse the applicable applied behavior analysis provider for applied behavior analysis services provided by a behavior technician who is required by the state department to be certified by a certifying entity, but is not certified at the time of services, for services provided during one temporary period of not less than 45 days while the behavior technician is pursuing the certification if specified conditions are met. The department of human services (department) is required to prescribe and publish standards for the licensing and regulation of applied behavior analysis clinics (clinics). The department is authorized to adopt rules concerning specific subjects related to standards for clinics. Clinics are required to comply with specified requirements regarding local government zoning regulations, licensing fees, and qualifications for employees of the clinics. The act changes the definition of 'day treatment center' to 'day treatment facility' and requires that facilities that were not subject to the definition before the effective date of the act but that meet the amended definition submit an application for licensure by the department on or before August 1, 2026 , and become licensed before August 1, 2027.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)
- Introduced
- 2026-04-28
- Latest action
- 2026-04-28 — Introduced In House - Assigned to Health & Human Services
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Sponsors
- R. Stewartsponsor
- K. Stewartsponsor
- E. Sirotasponsor
- L. Daughertysponsor
- S. Brightsponsor
- L. Gilchristsponsor
- K. Brownsponsor
- R. Taggartsponsor
- M. Lukenscosponsor
- M. Lindsaycosponsor
- J. Jacksoncosponsor
- E. Hamrickcosponsor
- L. Goldsteincosponsor
- L. Garcíacosponsor
- M. Froelichcosponsor
- R. Englishcosponsor
- M. Durancosponsor
- C. Cliffordcosponsor
- M. Cartercosponsor
- S. Camachocosponsor
- A. Boeseneckercosponsor
- J. Baconcosponsor
- K. Wallacecosponsor
- K. Mullicacosponsor
- J. Marchmancosponsor
- C. Kippcosponsor
- N. Hinrichsencosponsor
- J. Gonzalescosponsor
- T. Exumcosponsor
- J. Danielsoncosponsor
- L. Cuttercosponsor
- J. Colemancosponsor
- J. Bridgescosponsor
- M. Ballcosponsor
- J. Amabilecosponsor
- Y. Zokaiecosponsor
- S. Woodrowcosponsor
- T. Storycosponsor
- G. Rydincosponsor
- L. Smithcosponsor
- M. Rutinelcosponsor
- N. Rickscosponsor
- J. Phillipscosponsor
- A. Paschalcosponsor
- K. Nguyencosponsor
- K. McCormickcosponsor
- J. McCluskiecosponsor
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Newest first
2026-06-02
Governor Signed
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2026-05-29
Signed by the Speaker of the House
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2026-05-29
Signed by the President of the Senate
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2026-05-29
Sent to the Governor
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2026-05-13
Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
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2026-05-12
Senate Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments
2026-05-11
Senate Committee on Health & Human Services Refer Unamended to Appropriations
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2026-05-11
Senate Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended to Senate Committee of the Whole
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2026-05-08
Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Health & Human Services
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2026-05-07
House Third Reading Passed with Amendments - Floor
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2026-05-06
House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee, Floor
2026-05-05
House Committee on Appropriations Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole
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2026-05-05
House Second Reading Special Order - Laid Over Daily - No Amendments
2026-05-04
House Committee on Finance Refer Unamended to Appropriations
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2026-04-29
House Committee on Health & Human Services Refer Unamended to Finance
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2026-04-28
Introduced In House - Assigned to Health & Human Services
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Votes
Refer House Bill 26-1425 to the Committee on Finance.
2026-04-29 · pass · 0-0
Member-level votes (13)
- Carlos Barron: no
- Mary Bradfield: no
- Brandi Bradley: no
- Regina English: yes
- 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 26-1425 to the Committee on Appropriations.
2026-05-04 · pass · 0-0
Member-level votes (11)
- Max Brooks: no
- Sean Camacho: yes
- Ken DeGraaf: no
- Lorena Garcia: yes
- Ryan Gonzalez: no
- Anthony Hartsook: no
- Bob Marshall: no
- Rebekah Stewart: yes
- Yara Zokaie: yes
- Brianna Titone: yes
- Steven Woodrow: yes
Adopt amendment L.007
2026-05-05 · pass · 0-0
Adopt amendment L.008
2026-05-05 · pass · 0-0
Adopt amendment J.002
2026-05-05 · pass · 0-0
Adopt amendment L.006
2026-05-05 · pass · 0-0
Adopt amendment L.012
2026-05-05 · pass · 0-0
Adopt amendment L.011
2026-05-05 · pass · 0-0
Adopt amendment L.009
2026-05-05 · pass · 0-0
Adopt amendment L.010
2026-05-05 · pass · 0-0
Refer House Bill 26-1425, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole.
2026-05-05 · 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: yes
- Emily Sirota: yes
- Kyle Brown: yes
Refer House Bill 26-1425 to the Committee on Appropriations.
2026-05-11 · pass · 0-0
Member-level votes (7)
- Lindsey Daugherty: yes
- Mike Weissman: yes
- Nick Hinrichsen: excused
- Lisa Frizell: excused
- Jeff Bridges: yes
- Scott Bright: yes
- Iman Jodeh: yes
Refer House Bill 26-1425 to the Committee of the Whole.
2026-05-11 · pass · 0-0
Member-level votes (7)
- James Coleman: yes
- Julie Gonzales: yes
- Barbara Kirkmeyer: yes
- Larry Liston: no
- Byron Pelton: no
- Jeff Bridges: yes
- Judy Amabile: yes
BILL
2026-05-13 · 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: yes
- Marchman: yes
- Mullica: yes
- Pelton B.: yes
- Pelton R.: yes
- Rich: yes
- Roberts: yes
- Rodriguez: yes
- Simpson: yes
- Snyder: yes
- Sullivan: yes
- Wallace: yes
- Weissman: yes
- Zamora Wilson: no
- Coleman: yes
- President: yes
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