HB 26-1391signed
Safe Drinking Water in Child Care Centers & Schools
HB 26-1391 is a Colorado bill that extends and amends previous legislation requiring schools and child care centers to test their drinking water for lead. This means all public schools, including high schools, must check the lead levels in their water sources by using state-certified labs and meet other safety standards. The bill also ensures these institutions can receive grants from a special fund to help them comply with these requirements until 2029. Schools that don't follow these rules won’t be able to get or renew their licenses for child care services. Since the bill has been signed, it is now law and schools must start following its guidelines immediately.
Last action: 2026-04-02 · House
HB 26-1340signed
Revegetate or Dry Farm Formerly Irrigated Agricultural Land
HB 26-1340 is a Colorado law that requires farmers in water division 2 who change their irrigation water rights for other uses starting January 1, 2027, to either restore the land with vegetation or convert it to dry farming. This process must include proper erosion control and weed management, and an expert will review the land annually to ensure these changes are successful. If the restoration is not complete, farmers may have their water rights limited until they meet the requirements. The law aims to protect the environment by ensuring that farmland remains productive even when it's no longer being irrigated for agriculture. This bill has been signed into law and is now in effect.
Last action: 2026-03-25 · House
HB 26-1338signed
2026 Water Projects Bill
HB 26-1338, also known as the 2026 Water Projects Bill, allocates funds for various water-related initiatives and projects in Colorado. This includes supporting satellite monitoring, floodplain map updates, weather modification programs, and several other environmental and infrastructure projects aimed at improving water management and conservation across the state. The bill also allows the Colorado Water Conservation Board to make significant loans from a specific fund to support major water supply projects like the Halligan project in Fort Collins and the Jurgens reservoir construction. Since it has been signed into law, these projects will now receive funding as planned, impacting both environmental management and local communities relying on improved water resources.
Last action: 2026-03-19 · House
HB 26-1197signed
Sunset Water Vessel Registration Program
HB 26-1197 is a Colorado bill that extends the vessel registration program until September 1, 2036. It also updates definitions related to vessels and introduces new rules for businesses renting out watercraft, requiring them to keep records for three years instead of just 30 days. Additionally, it changes the penalty for underage motorboat operators by broadening who can be fined under this rule. Since the bill has been signed, these changes are now law in Colorado.
Last action: 2026-02-11 · House
HB 26-1145signed
Mobile Home Park Water Quality
House Bill 26-1145, also known as the Mobile Home Park Water Quality Act, requires Colorado's water quality control division to test and address water issues in mobile home parks that could affect residents' health and welfare. The bill ensures park owners inform their residents about any water-quality-related notices and prohibits them from passing on remediation costs to residents. It allows the division to issue orders for further testing or remedial actions, impose penalties up to $5,000 per month for noncompliance, and enforce these requirements through cease-and-desist orders. Since it has been signed into law, mobile home park owners in Colorado must now comply with these regulations to ensure their residents have safe water quality.
Last action: 2026-02-04 · House
SB 26-16signed
Prohibit Discharge Preproduction Plastic Materials
Senate Bill 26-16 prohibits companies that make, use, package, or transport plastic pellets and other preproduction plastic materials from releasing these items into Colorado’s waters, wastewater systems, storm water runoff, or land. This means facilities can no longer dump plastic waste into the environment, which helps protect natural resources and public health in the state. The bill has been signed into law, so it is now active and enforceable.
Last action: 2026-01-14 · Senate