Sunset Podiatry Board
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2026 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning the continuation of the Colorado podiatry board, and, in connection therewith, implementing the recommendation in the 2025 sunset report by the department of regulatory agencies to require podiatrists to develop a written plan to ensure the security of patient medical records.
Bill Summary:
The act continues the functions of the Colorado podiatry board (board) for 9 years until September 1, 2035, pursuant to provisions of the sunset law.
The act requires a licensed podiatrist (licensee) to develop a written plan to ensure the security of patient medical records, including the proper storage and disposal of records, the disposition of medical records in the event the licensee dies, retires, or otherwise ceases to practice, and the method by which a patient may access or obtain records if such events occur. A licensee shall attest to compliance with the requirement upon initial licensure and upon renewal of the license. A licensee who fails to comply with the requirements of the act is subject to discipline by the board.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)
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Related Documents & Information
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 04/02/2026 | Initial Fiscal Note |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer House Bill 26-1344 to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar. | The motion passed on a vote of 7-0. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer House Bill 26-1344 to the Committee on Appropriations. | The motion passed on a vote of 7-0. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer House Bill 26-1344 to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 9-1. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer House Bill 26-1344 to the Committee on Appropriations. | The motion passed on a vote of 9-2. | Vote summary |
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/06/2026 | Third Reading | BILL |
30
AYE
5
NO
0
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22/2026 | Third Reading | BILL |
51
AYE
14
NO
0
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 05/29/2026 | Governor | Governor Signed |
| 05/28/2026 | Governor | Sent to the Governor |
| 05/28/2026 | Senate | Signed by the President of the Senate |
| 05/28/2026 | House | Signed by the Speaker of the House |
| 05/06/2026 | Senate | Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 05/05/2026 | Senate | Senate Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments |
| 05/05/2026 | Senate | Senate Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole |
| 04/29/2026 | Senate | Senate Committee on Health & Human Services Refer Unamended to Appropriations |
| 04/23/2026 | Senate | Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Health & Human Services |
| 04/22/2026 | House | House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 04/21/2026 | House | House Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments |
| 04/21/2026 | House | House Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole |
| 04/07/2026 | House | House Committee on Health & Human Services Refer Unamended to Appropriations |
| 03/30/2026 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to Health & Human Services |
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| Effective Date | Chapter # | Title | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/12/2026 | 239 | Sunset Podiatry Board |