CLICS/CLICS2026A/commsumm.nsf
PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For HB26-1195
SENATE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
Date May 6, 2026
Location Old Supreme Court
HB26-1195 - 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/BDAB9CABBEDFC24C87258DF00069E6F7/$File/Attachment A - Combined.pdf?OpenElement
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| Attachment B |
https://www.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2026A/commsumm.nsf/0/80A80F0C1FBB2A1087258DF0006A042F/$File/Attachment B.pdf?OpenElement
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| Attachment C |
https://www.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2026A/commsumm.nsf/0/53C2BA9FFDAA056A87258DF0006A0874/$File/Attachment C.pdf?OpenElement
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| Attachment D |
https://www.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2026A/commsumm.nsf/0/E3E582070BA4472387258DF0006A0E83/$File/Attachment D.pdf?OpenElement
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03:25:05 PM |
Senators Amabile and Mullica, primary bill sponsors, introduced House Bill 26-1195, which restricts the use of artificial intelligence (AI) systems in the provision of psychotherapy services. Specifically, the bill prohibits licensed, certified, or registered mental health professionals from allowing an AI system to directly engage in therapeutic communication. |
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03:26:33 PM |
Ms. Veronica Bell,
representing Colorado Behavioral Healthcare Council, testified to amend
the bill. Ms. Leanne Rupp, representing National Association of Social
Workers (NASW) - Colorado Chapter, testified in support of the bill. Wendy
Buxton-Andrade, representing Mental Health Colorado, testified in support
of the bill. Dr. Ryan Burkhart, representing Colorado Counseling Association,
testified in support of the bill. Dr. Rick Ginsberg, representing Colorado
Psychological Association, testified in support of the bill. |
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03:39:16 PM |
Dr. Thomas Perille,
representing themself, testified in support of the bill.
Additional written
testimony was submitted to the committee (Attachment A).
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03:42:15 PM |
Senator Mullica introduced and explained amendment L.011 (Attachment B). |
03:43:12 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.011 (Attachment B). |
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Mullica |
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| Seconded |
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Amabile |
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Bright |
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Cutter |
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Frizell |
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Gonzales J. |
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Jodeh |
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Mullica |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection
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03:43:24 PM |
Senator Mullica introduced and explained amendment L.012 (Attachment C). |
03:44:27 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.012 (Attachment C). |
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Mullica |
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| Seconded |
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Amabile |
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Bright |
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Cutter |
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Frizell |
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Gonzales J. |
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Jodeh |
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Mullica |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection
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03:44:30 PM |
Senator Amabile introduced and explained amendment L.013 (Attachment D). |
03:45:34 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.013 (Attachment D). |
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| Moved |
Mullica |
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| Seconded |
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Amabile |
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Bright |
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Cutter |
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Frizell |
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Gonzales J. |
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Jodeh |
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Mullica |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection
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03:45:35 PM |
The primary bill sponsors provided closing remarks. |
03:51:59 PM
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Motion |
Refer House Bill 26-1195, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. |
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Mullica |
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Amabile |
Yes |
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Bright |
No |
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Cutter |
Yes |
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Frizell |
No |
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Gonzales J. |
Yes |
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Jodeh |
Yes |
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Mullica |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 5 NO: 2 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS
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