CLICS/CLICS2026A/commsumm.nsf
PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For HB26-1238
HOUSE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
Date Mar 3, 2026
Location HCR 0112
HB26-1238 - Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole
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| Attachment A |
https://www.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2026A/commsumm.nsf/0/875D2CDB4D279E0A87258DCD0074368C/$File/Attachment A.pdf?OpenElement
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| Attachment B |
https://www.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2026A/commsumm.nsf/0/35AF371343D96DD387258DCD00743DBC/$File/Attachment B.pdf?OpenElement
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11:39:13 AM |
The primary bill
sponsors, Representatives Johnson and Lukens, introduced House Bill 26-1238
to the House Health and Human Services Committee. The bill designates emergency
medical services (EMS), including ambulance and air ambulance services,
an essential service in the state. It also clarifies that off-duty EMS
providers are not obligated to respond to medical emergencies. |
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11:43:34 AM |
Mr. Timothy Dienst,
representing Ute Pass Regional Health Service District, testified in support
of the bill. Mr. Nick Nudell, representing EMSAC and NAEMSP, testified
in support of the bill. Megan Wagner, representing Special district association,
testified in support of the bill. Mr. CBFPD Station 1 - Attn: Sean Caffrey,
representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Commissioner
Scott Weaver, representing Yuma County / CCI, testified in support of the
bill. Scott Phillips, representing CommonSpirit Health, testified in support
of the bill. Dr. Angela Wright, representing Colorado Department of Public
Health and Environment, was available to answer committee questions. |
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12:01:15 PM |
The panel responded to questions from the committee. |
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12:03:19 PM |
The bill sponsors
introduced amendment L.005 (Attachment A). |
12:04:22 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.005 (Attachment A). |
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Johnson |
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| Seconded |
Feret |
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Barron |
Excused |
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Bradfield |
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Bradley |
Excused |
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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 |
Excused |
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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: 3 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection
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12:04:23 PM |
The bill sponsors
introduced amendment L.006 (Attachment B). |
12:05:04 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.006 (Attachment B). |
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| Moved |
Johnson |
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| Seconded |
Feret |
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Barron |
Excused |
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Bradfield |
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Bradley |
Excused |
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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 |
Excused |
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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: 3 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection
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12:05:05 PM |
The primary bill
sponsors, Representatives Johnson and Lukens, provided closing comments
on the bill. |
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12:05:45 PM |
Members of the committee provided closing comments on the bill. |
12:06:49 PM
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Motion |
Refer House Bill 26-1238, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. |
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| Moved |
Johnson |
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| Seconded |
Lieder |
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Barron |
Yes |
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Bradfield |
Yes |
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Bradley |
Yes |
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English |
Yes |
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Feret |
Yes |
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Hamrick |
Yes |
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Johnson |
Yes |
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McCormick |
Yes |
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Rydin |
Yes |
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Stewart K. |
Yes |
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Woog |
Yes |
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Lieder |
Yes |
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Gilchrist |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 13 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS
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