CLICS/CLICS2026A/commsumm.nsf
PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For SB26-060
HOUSE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
Date Apr 15, 2026
Location HCR 0112
SB26-060 - Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole
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https://www.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2026A/commsumm.nsf/0/A500A67199CFEFD187258DE00073C012/$File/Attachment A.pdf?OpenElement
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06:23:20 PM |
The primary bill
sponsors, Representatives Winter T. and Hamrick, introduced Senate Bill
26-060 to the House Health and Human Services Committee. The bill requires
that youth athletic coaches complete a biennial mental health education
course with topics that include suicide prevention, substance abuse prevention,
trauma, anxiety disorders and depression, a wellness framework for youth
athletes, and a coachâs impact on mental health. The requirement applies
to coaches of youth athletic activities sponsored by public and private
middle schools, high schools, clubs, leagues, and recreation facilities. |
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06:29:36 PM |
The bill sponsors responded to questions from the committee. |
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06:32:45 PM |
Stella Deslongchamp,
representing themself, testified in support of the bill.
Emily Peterson,
representing themself, testified in support of the bill.
Dennis Deslongchamp,
representing themself, testified in support of the bill.
Montee Ball,
representing Game Plan Life Foundation, testified in support of the bill.
Wendy Buxton-Andrade,
representing Mental Health Colorado, testified in support of the bill.
Dr. Mark Allen,
representing themself, testified in support of the bill.
Rick Padilla,
representing themself, testified in support of the bill.
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06:53:29 PM |
The bill sponsors
introduced amendment L.005 (Attachment A). |
06:55:14 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.005 (Attachment A). |
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Hamrick |
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Feret |
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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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McCormick |
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Rydin |
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Stewart K. |
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Weinberg |
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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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06:55:15 PM |
The primary bill
sponsors, Representatives Winter T. and Hamrick, provided closing comments
on the bill. |
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06:58:42 PM |
Members of the committee provided closing comments on the bill. |
07:05:11 PM
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Motion |
Refer Senate Bill 26-060, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. |
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Hamrick |
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Lieder |
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Barron |
Yes |
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Bradfield |
Yes |
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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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McCormick |
Yes |
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Rydin |
Yes |
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Stewart K. |
Yes |
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Weinberg |
No |
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Woog |
Yes |
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Lieder |
Yes |
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Gilchrist |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 11 NO: 2 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS
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