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HB 26-1229

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Supporting the Human-Animal Bond

Plain-English Summary

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House Bill 26-1229, also known as the "Supporting the Human-Animal Bond" act, recognizes the positive impact that pets have on human health and well-being. It allows for grants to be given to organizations that promote this bond between humans and animals, provided that additional funding is allocated by the state legislature. This bill has been signed into law, meaning it is now official policy in Colorado and can start benefiting those who support or participate in programs involving human-animal interaction.

Official Summary

The act acknowledges the human-animal bond as a life-enhancing resource that impacts the length and quality of human life. The act authorizes the health disparities and community grant program (grant program) to award grants to entities that support the human-animal bond if the grant program is appropriated additional funds for that purpose by the general assembly.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

Details

Chamber
House
First action
2026-05-08
Latest action
2026-02-18
Last action desc.
Introduced In House - Assigned to Health & Human Services
OpenStates
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Sponsors

Topics

Health Care & Health InsuranceHuman ServicesPublic Health

Related Legislation

This bill affects (24)

relates
SB 17-294(2017A)· signed
Revisor's Bill
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SB 24-053(2024A)· signed
Racial Equity Study
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Maternal Health Midwives
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SB 23-151(2023A)· signed
Sunset Health Equity Commission
relates
SB 24-211(2024A)· signed
Adjustments to the Necessary Document Program
relates
HB 26-1390(2026A)· signed
Health Disparities & Community Grant Evaluation
relates
HB 22-1157(2022A)· signed
Utilization Of Demographic Data By Colorado Department Public Health And Environment
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SB 22-186(2022A)· signed
Create Colorado Rare Disease Advisory Council
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SB 22-162(2022A)· signed
Administration Organization Act Modernization
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HB 23-1236(2023A)· signed
Implementation Updates To Behavioral Health Administration
relates
HB 23-1235(2023A)· signed
Technical Modification To Department Of Early Childhood
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HB 24-1040(2024A)· signed
Gender-Affirming Health-Care Provider Study
relates
HB 17-1228(2017A)· signed
Pet Animal Care Technology Platform Regulation
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SB 22-167(2022A)· signed
Affirm Greyhounds As Companion Pets
relates
HB 22-1235(2022A)· signed
Sunset Continue Regulation Of Veterinary Practice
relates
HB 23-1068(2023A)· signed
Pet Animal Ownership In Housing
relates
HB 24-1163(2024A)· signed
Pet Animal Registration System
relates
SB 24-067(2024A)· signed
Health-Related Research Test Subjects
relates
HB 25-1137(2025A)· signed
Adopt a Shelter Pet Account Community Cats
relates
SB 25-085(2025A)· signed
Health-Related Research Test Subjects
relates
SB 25-131(2025A)· signed
Reducing the Cost of Housing
relates
HB 26-1011(2026A)· signed
Transfers of Certain Pet Animals

Affected by (3)

amends
HB 26-1183(2026A)· signed
Sunset Pet Animal Care & Facilities Act
relates
HB 26-1390(2026A)· signed
Health Disparities & Community Grant Evaluation
relates
HB 26-1131(2026A)· signed
Custody of Pet Animals

Votes

BILL
2026-04-09 · House · pass — Yes: — · No: — · Other: —
Refer House Bill 26-1229 to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.
2026-04-02 · Senate · pass — Yes: — · No: — · Other: —
Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment B).
2026-03-10 · House · pass — Yes: — · No: — · Other: —
Refer House Bill 26-1229, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole.
2026-03-10 · House · pass — Yes: — · No: — · Other: —