HB26-1227
Minors' Rights in Dependency & Neglect Proceedings
Became law · by M. Bradfield, L. Gilchrist, L. Daugherty, K. Mullica · full text and history
Latest floor vote
Senate Floor, 2026-05-06: Pass, 28 ayes, 7 noes, 0 not voting · Third Reading BILL
Aye (28): Adrienne Benavidez D, Cathy Kipp D, Chris Kolker D, Cleave Simpson R, Dylan Roberts D, Iman Jodeh D, James Coleman D, Janice Marchman D, Jeff Bridges D, Jessie Danielson D, John Carson R, Judy Amabile D, Julie Gonzales D, Katie Wallace D, Kyle Mullica D, Lindsey Daugherty D, Lisa Cutter D, Lisa Frizell R, Marc Catlin R, Marc Snyder D, Matt Ball D, Mike Weissman D, Nick Hinrichsen D, Robert Rodriguez D, Scott Bright R, Tom Sullivan D, Tony Exum D, William Lindstedt D
No (7): Barbara Kirkmeyer R, Byron Pelton R, Janice Rich R, Larry Liston R, Lynda Zamora Wilson R, Mark Baisley R, Rod Pelton R
Who lobbied on it
15 clients of professional lobbyists reported a position on HB26-1227 (their latest). Linked: those who gave to two or more 2026 state candidates.
Supporting (9): American Academy of Pediatrics · Be The Source · Child Protection Ombudsman · Colorado Association of Family and Children's Agencies · Colorado Court Appointed Special Advocates · Fostering Colorado · Illuminate Colorado · Raise the Future · The Kempe Foundation
Opposing (2): Adams County · EL PASO COUNTY
Monitoring (4): Boulder County · Christian Home Educators of Colorado · City and County of Denver · Colorado Counties Inc.
Every recorded vote
| Date | Where | Result | Ayes | Noes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-04 | House Health & Human Services Refer House Bill 26-1227, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations. | Pass | 9 | 4 |
| 2026-04-17 | House Appropriations Refer House Bill 26-1227, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. | Pass | 11 | 0 |
| 2026-04-21 | House Floor Third Reading BILL | Pass | 45 | 18 |
| 2026-04-30 | Senate Health & Human Services Refer House Bill 26-1227 to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar. | Pass | 7 | 0 |
| 2026-05-06 | Senate Floor Third Reading BILL | Pass | 28 | 7 |