HB26-1298
Background Checks for Child Welfare Placements
Became law · by R. Keltie, G. Rydin, L. Cutter · full text and history
Latest floor vote
Senate Floor, 2026-05-11: Pass, 35 ayes, 0 noes, 0 not voting · Third Reading BILL
Aye (35): Adrienne Benavidez D, Barbara Kirkmeyer R, Byron Pelton R, Cathy Kipp D, Chris Kolker D, Cleave Simpson R, Dylan Roberts D, Iman Jodeh D, James Coleman D, Janice Marchman D, Janice Rich R, Jeff Bridges D, Jessie Danielson D, John Carson R, Judy Amabile D, Julie Gonzales D, Katie Wallace D, Kyle Mullica D, Larry Liston R, Lindsey Daugherty D, Lisa Cutter D, Lisa Frizell R, Lynda Zamora Wilson R, Marc Catlin R, Marc Snyder D, Mark Baisley R, Matt Ball D, Mike Weissman D, Nick Hinrichsen D, Robert Rodriguez D, Rod Pelton R, Scott Bright R, Tom Sullivan D, Tony Exum D, William Lindstedt D
Who lobbied on it
13 clients of professional lobbyists reported a position on HB26-1298 (their latest). Linked: those who gave to two or more 2026 state candidates.
Supporting (4): Boulder County · Colorado Catholic Conference · Colorado Counties Inc. · County of Weld, Colorado
Amending (2): Arapahoe County · Jefferson County Human Services
Monitoring (7): BACKGROUND INFORMATION SERVICES, INC. · Christian Home Educators of Colorado · Colorado Association of Family and Children's Agencies · Colorado Court Appointed Special Advocates · Fostering Colorado · Raise the Future · The Boulder Chamber
Every recorded vote
| Date | Where | Result | Ayes | Noes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-17 | House Health & Human Services Refer House Bill 26-1298, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations. | Pass | 13 | 0 |
| 2026-04-17 | House Appropriations Refer House Bill 26-1298, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. | Pass | 11 | 0 |
| 2026-04-21 | House Floor Third Reading BILL | Pass | 63 | 0 |
| 2026-05-07 | Senate Health & Human Services Refer House Bill 26-1298 to the Committee on Appropriations. | Pass | 6 | 0 |
| 2026-05-08 | Senate Appropriations Refer House Bill 26-1298 to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar. | Pass | 7 | 0 |
| 2026-05-11 | Senate Floor Third Reading BILL | Pass | 35 | 0 |