Author: Marissa Ventrelli
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Colorado eyes licensure, new oversight body for autism therapy providers
A panel of Colorado legislators on Wednesday approved a bill establishing a new regulatory body and licensure requirements for professionals who provide therapy for children on the autism spectrum, as well as for the facilities in which they work. House Bill 1425 creates the Colorado Behavior Analyst Board within the Department of Regulatory Agencies and…
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Selling dogs, cats in pet stores now banned in Colorado
Gov. Jared Polis signed a bill into law last week prohibiting pet stores from selling dogs and cats. House Bill 1011 would still allow pet stores to house pets available for adoption through local shelters. Eight states and 26 Colorado towns have banned pet stores from selling animals, such as dogs, cats, and rabbits. According…
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Colorado bill allowing THC beverages to be sold at grocery stores, restaurants pulled by sponsor
A Denver Democrat decided on Tuesday to pull a proposal that would have allowed beverages with tetrahydrocannabinol or THC to be sold at locations like grocery stores, restaurants, and entertainment venues. THC is the psychoactive substance in cannabis, the chemical that gives people a high. Senate Bill 164 would have established a regulatory framework for…
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Proposal exempting some IT equipment from ‘right-to-repair’ law fails
A bill proposing an exemption to Colorado’s “right to repair” laws for “critical infrastructure” failed to pass its first committee in the House after clearing the Senate. Senate Bill 090 would have exempted information technology equipment considered “critical infrastructure” — defined by the federal government as physical and information systems and assets essential to the…
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Colorado lawmakers propose security overhaul after rise in political attacks nationwide
Colorado legislators unveiled a 60‑page bill that would expand protections for elected officials, staff, and judicial employees, responding to a string of high‑profile attacks nationwide and growing safety concerns inside courthouses and the state Capitol. Part of their effort is to shield widely consumed information, such as candidates’ disclosure statements, from public view, a move…
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Colorado Democrats eye new state requirements for ICE facilities
Colorado state representatives voted along party lines to pass a bill establishing additional inspection requirements for immigration detention centers and expanding civil liabilities related to sharing information with federal immigration authorities. It’s the latest proposal to come out of the state Capitol, which has embraced so-called “sanctuary laws,” which limit or prohibit cooperation with federal…
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Colorado declares April 27 ‘Denver Summit FC Day’
Gov. Jared Polis signed a proclamation declaring April 27 Denver Summit FC Day in Colorado in celebration of the state’s first professional women’s sports team. “Colorado is a sports state and Denver Summit has hit the field running, breaking NWSL attendance records at the Empower Field home opener,” Polis said. “I am thrilled the Summit…
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Gov. Polis unveils plan aimed at cutting Colorado home insurance costs by up to $800 a year
Gov. Jared Polis and Division of Insurance Commissioner Mike Conway unveiled a “roadmap” on Thursday that they say will save the average Coloradan $800 a year on homeowner’s insurance. Colorado has some of the highest homeowners’ insurance rates in the country, according to the National Association of Realtors. While premiums nationwide increased by about 58%…
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Bill prohibiting Colorado legislators from holding multiple elected offices heads to governor’s desk
A bill that would prohibit members of the General Assembly from holding multiple offices narrowly passed through the House on Wednesday, clearing its path to the governor’s desk. Senate Bill 059, sponsored by Democratic Sens. Matt Ball, D-Denver, and Lisa Cutter, and Rep. Mandy Lindsay, passed on a 26-9 vote in the Senate. In the…
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Colorado data‑privacy bill fails after sponsors shift it to a ballot measure
A Colorado bill aimed at restricting law enforcement and private companies from purchasing personal data without a warrant failed to advance Wednesday after a 6–5 vote in the House Judiciary Committee. The proposal, originally titled the “Fourth Amendment Is Not For Sale Act,” had drawn rare support from groups that seldom agree on policy, including…