CLICS/CLICS2026A/commsumm.nsf
PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For HB26-1139
HOUSE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
Date Mar 4, 2026
Location HCR 0112
HB26-1139 - Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole
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| Attachment J |
https://www.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2026A/commsumm.nsf/0/C29DF1ADBADB2E5E87258DD100619193/$File/Attachment J.pdf?OpenElement
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| Attachment K |
https://www.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2026A/commsumm.nsf/0/273D49A089A557AA87258DD100619CE5/$File/Attachment K - Combined.pdf?OpenElement
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| Attachment L |
https://www.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2026A/commsumm.nsf/0/56C2313278A051EF87258DD10061A722/$File/Attachment L.pdf?OpenElement
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| Attachment M |
https://www.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2026A/commsumm.nsf/0/7F6C81CA23D7E67C87258DD10061B142/$File/Attachment M.pdf?OpenElement
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04:59:44 PM |
The primary bill
sponsors, Representatives Lieder and Joseph, introduced House Bill 26-1139
to the Health and Human Services Committee. This bill creates a regulatory
structure for the use of an artificial intelligence (AI) system or algorithm
in health care that specifies where AI can and cannot be used. The bill
defines âmental health companion chatbotâ and places requirements and
restrictions on their use. Further, the bill places requirements on mental
health professionals who use AI systems in their practices; persons who
deploy AI systems in the state, including mental health companion chatbots;
and health insurers regarding coverage for services and claims processing.
A handout was
provided to the committee (Attachment J).
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05:07:29 PM |
The sponsors responded to questions from the committee. |
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05:09:34 PM |
Veronica Bell, representing
Colorado Behavioral Healthcare Council, testified in support of the bill.
Blair Skinner, representing Mental Health Advocacy Network of Colorado,
testified in support of the bill. |
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05:14:03 PM |
Anderson Laurmer,
representing themself, testified in support of the bill.
Additional written
testimony was submitted to the committee (Attachment K).
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05:16:40 PM |
The bill sponsors
introduced amendment L.001 (Attachment L). |
05:17:45 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment L). |
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Lieder |
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Hamrick |
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Barron |
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Bradfield |
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Bradley |
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English |
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Feret |
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Hamrick |
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Johnson |
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McCormick |
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Rydin |
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Stewart K. |
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Woog |
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Lieder |
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Gilchrist |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection
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05:17:46 PM |
The bill sponsors
introduced amendment L.002 (Attachment M). |
05:19:09 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.002 (Attachment M). |
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Lieder |
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| Seconded |
Hamrick |
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Barron |
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Bradfield |
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Bradley |
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English |
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Feret |
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Hamrick |
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Johnson |
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McCormick |
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Rydin |
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Stewart K. |
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Woog |
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Lieder |
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Gilchrist |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection
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05:19:10 PM |
The primary bill
sponsors, Representatives Lieder and Joseph, provided closing comments
on the bill. |
05:22:00 PM
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Motion |
Refer House Bill 26-1139, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. |
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Lieder |
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| Seconded |
Hamrick |
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Barron |
No |
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Bradfield |
No |
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Bradley |
No |
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English |
Yes |
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Feret |
Yes |
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Hamrick |
Yes |
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Johnson |
No |
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McCormick |
Yes |
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Rydin |
Yes |
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Stewart K. |
Yes |
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Woog |
No |
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Lieder |
Yes |
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Gilchrist |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 8 NO: 5 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS
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