HB16-1308 Bill | 2016 Regular Session Fraudulent Misrepresentation Of A Service Animal LONG TITLE: Concerning the offense of intentional misrepresentation of a service animal. LAST ACTION: 04/11/2016 | Senate Committee on Judiciary Postpone Indefinitely SUBJECTS: Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement SPONSORS: Rep. D. Kagan Sen. L. Newell
HB23-1286 Bill | 2023 Regular Session Increase Penalty Cruelty Police And Service Animals LONG TITLE: Concerning changes to monetary penalties for the offense of cruelty to animals for working animals that are used in connection with governmental entities. LAST ACTION: 06/02/2023 | Governor Signed SUBJECTS: Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement SPONSORS: Rep. R. Armagost Rep. M. Duran Sen. B. Gardner Sen. J. Ginal
HB16-1348 Bill | 2016 Regular Session Crime Of Cruelty To Law Enforcement Service Animal LONG TITLE: Concerning a specific crime of cruelty to a certified police working dog. LAST ACTION: 06/06/2016 | Governor Signed SUBJECTS: Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement SPONSORS: Rep. S. Ryden Sen. N. Todd
Staff Publications Service and Assistance Animals This memorandum provides information on service and assistance animals. Specifically, it explains the differences between each type of animal, how each type of animal can be verified, the rights granted to individuals... Publishing agency: Legislative Council Staff Release date: 2025-12-19 Subjects: Civil Law Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement Housing Human Services
HB18-1041 Bill | 2018 Regular Session Crime Of Cruelty To Certified Police Working Horse LONG TITLE: Concerning adding certified police working horses to the crime of cruelty to a service animal or a certified police working dog. LAST ACTION: 03/07/2018 | Governor Signed SUBJECTS: Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement SPONSORS: Rep. M. Catlin Sen. D. Coram
HB16-1201 Bill | 2016 Regular Session Health Professionals Companion Animals LONG TITLE: Concerning the requirement that certain medical professionals make a finding regarding the disability of a patient who requests the use of an animal as a reasonable accommodation in housing when that animal does not meet the definition of a ... LAST ACTION: 03/03/2016 | House Committee on Health, Insurance, & Environment Postpone Indefinitely SUBJECTS: Business & Economic Development Housing SPONSORS: Rep. Y. Willett
HB26-1131 Bill | 2026 Regular Session Custody of Pet Animals LONG TITLE: Concerning the custody of pet animals. LAST ACTION: 05/14/2026 | House Committee on Appropriations Lay Over Unamended - Amendment(s) Failed SUBJECTS: Courts & Judicial SPONSORS: Rep. A. Valdez
HB26-1229 Bill | 2026 Regular Session Supporting the Human-Animal Bond LONG TITLE: Concerning authorizing the health disparities and community grant program to consider the human-animal bond as a social determinant of health. LAST ACTION: 05/08/2026 | Governor Signed SUBJECTS: Health Care & Health Insurance Human Services Public Health SPONSORS: Rep. R. Taggart Rep. L. Feret Sen. J. Amabile Sen. J. Rich
HB26-1011 Bill | 2026 Regular Session Transfers of Certain Pet Animals LONG TITLE: Concerning the transfer of certain pet animals in Colorado. LAST ACTION: 04/29/2026 | Governor Signed SUBJECTS: Agriculture SPONSORS: Rep. M. Duran Rep. K. McCormick Sen. R. Rodriguez Sen. D. Roberts
Summary of Major Legislation Summary of 2026 Agriculture and Animals Legislation In 2026, the legislature passed several agricultural bills pertaining to pets, pollinators, and cottage foods. Additionally, several notable bills were considered but did not become law. Publishing agency: Legislative Council Staff Release date: 2026-06-30 Subjects: Agriculture General Assembly
HB19-1092 Bill | 2019 Regular Session Animal Ban For Cruelty To Animals Conviction LONG TITLE: Concerning a prohibition on future ownership of an animal for persons convicted of animal cruelty. LAST ACTION: 05/01/2019 | Governor Signed SUBJECTS: Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement SPONSORS: Rep. A. Valdez Sen. J. Ginal
SB21-135 Bill | 2021 Regular Session Prohibit Certain Animals In Traveling Animal Act LONG TITLE: Concerning a prohibition on the use of certain animals in a traveling animal act. LAST ACTION: 05/14/2021 | Governor Signed SUBJECTS: Agriculture SPONSORS: Sen. J. Ginal Sen. R. Zenzinger Rep. M. Duran Rep. M. Froelich
HB26-1183 Bill | 2026 Regular Session Sunset Pet Animal Care & Facilities Act LONG TITLE: Concerning the continuation of the licensing of pet animal facilities by the commissioner of agriculture in accordance with the "Pet Animal Care and Facilities Act", and, in connection therewith, implementing the recommendations contained in... LAST ACTION: 05/28/2026 | Governor Signed SUBJECTS: Agriculture SPONSORS: Rep. K. McCormick Rep. M. Duran Sen. L. Cutter Sen. B. Pelton
HB24-1163 Bill | 2024 Regular Session Pet Animal Registration System LONG TITLE: Concerning the registration of pet animals. LAST ACTION: 02/08/2024 | House Committee on Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources Postpone Indefinitely SUBJECTS: Agriculture SPONSORS: Rep. R. English
Colorado Pet Animal Care and Facilities Act This issue brief provides an overview of state laws related to pet animal facilities. These facilities are licensed and regulated under the Colorado Pet Animal Care and Facilities Act (PACFA). Under PACFA, any place u... Publishing agency: Legislative Council Staff Release date: 2025-10-09 Subjects: Agriculture
HB25-1299 Bill | 2025 Regular Session Animal Protection Fund Voluntary Contribution LONG TITLE: Concerning a voluntary contribution of all or a portion of an income tax refund as a donation to the animal protection fund, and, in connection therewith, making an appropriation. LAST ACTION: 05/22/2025 | Governor Signed SUBJECTS: Fiscal Policy & Taxes SPONSORS: Rep. M. Duran Rep. R. Armagost Sen. D. Roberts Sen. R. Pelton
HB26-1133 Bill | 2026 Regular Session Traveling Animal Protection Act Environmental Education Program LONG TITLE: Concerning an environmental education program that is conducted pursuant to the "Traveling Animal Protection Act". LAST ACTION: 04/23/2026 | Governor Signed SUBJECTS: Agriculture SPONSORS: Rep. M. Duran Rep. A. Valdez Sen. W. Lindstedt
HB23-1068 Bill | 2023 Regular Session Pet Animal Ownership In Housing LONG TITLE: Concerning pet animal ownership in housing, and, in connection therewith, prohibiting restrictions on dog breeds for obtaining homeowner's insurance, providing for the manner in which pet animals are handled when a writ of restitution is exe... LAST ACTION: 06/07/2023 | Governor Signed SUBJECTS: Insurance Housing State Government SPONSORS: Rep. A. Valdez Sen. F. Winter Sen. S. Jaquez Lewis
SB20-142 Bill | 2020 Regular Session Pet Animal Facility Licensing LONG TITLE: Concerning licensing requirements relating to pet animals. LAST ACTION: 02/12/2020 | Senate Committee on State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Postpone Indefinitely SUBJECTS: Agriculture SPONSORS: Sen. V. Marble Rep. L. Saine
HB26-1238 Bill | 2026 Regular Session Designating Emergency Medical Services Essential Services LONG TITLE: Concerning emergency medical services provided in the state, and, in connection therewith, designating emergency medical services, including ambulance services and air ambulance services, to be essential services. LAST ACTION: 05/05/2026 | Governor Signed SUBJECTS: Health Care & Health Insurance SPONSORS: Rep. D. Johnson Rep. M. Lukens Sen. M. Baisley Sen. W. Lindstedt
HB24-1074 Bill | 2024 Regular Session Aggravated Cruelty to Law Enforcement Animals LONG TITLE: Concerning specifications for the offense of aggravated cruelty to a law enforcement animal. LAST ACTION: 04/17/2024 | Governor Signed SUBJECTS: Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement SPONSORS: Rep. R. Armagost Rep. M. Duran Sen. J. Ginal Sen. B. Gardner
HB24-1033 Bill | 2024 Regular Session Emergency Management Plan Individuals with Animals LONG TITLE: Concerning the needs of an individual with an animal during an emergency, and, in connection therewith, adapting emergency management plans to address the needs of an individual with an animal during an emergency and that local governments m... LAST ACTION: 04/11/2024 | Governor Signed SUBJECTS: Local Government SPONSORS: Rep. M. Snyder Rep. E. Velasco Sen. L. Cutter Sen. S. Jaquez Lewis
HB26-1300 Bill | 2026 Regular Session Health Service District Affordable Housing Service LONG TITLE: Concerning the ability of a health service district to provide affordable housing services. LAST ACTION: 04/22/2026 | Senate Committee on Local Government & Housing Postpone Indefinitely SUBJECTS: Housing Local Government SPONSORS: Rep. S. Woodrow Rep. M. Soper Sen. C. Kipp
HB25-1180 Bill | 2025 Regular Session Prohibiting Pet Animal Sales in Public Spaces LONG TITLE: Concerning prohibiting certain transfers of pet animals in public spaces. LAST ACTION: 05/22/2025 | Governor Signed SUBJECTS: Agriculture SPONSORS: Rep. M. Duran Rep. R. Armagost Sen. S. Bright Sen. D. Roberts
SB25-253 Bill | 2025 Regular Session Remove Fee Reversion Animal Feeding Operations LONG TITLE: Concerning the elimination of certain repeal dates associated with the payment by persons in the animal agriculture sector of fees regarding regulated activities associated with animal feeding operations. LAST ACTION: 04/25/2025 | Governor Signed SUBJECTS: Agriculture Public Health SPONSORS: Sen. J. Bridges Sen. B. Kirkmeyer Rep. E. Sirota Rep. R. Taggart
