Colorado · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1092: Licensed Midwife Public Health Facility Privileges
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1092 is a bill introduced in the Colorado House on February 3, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Licensed Midwife Public Health Facility Privileges. Primary sponsor: Naquetta Ricks (Democratic), Junie Joseph (Democratic), Lorena García (Democratic), Regina English (Democratic), Ken DeGraaf (Republican), Max Brooks (Republican), Brandi Bradley (Republican), Scott Bottoms (Republican), Jennifer Bacon (Democratic), Jenny Willford (Democratic), Stephanie Luck (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 24, 2026): House Committee on Health & Human Services Postpone Indefinitely.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
The bill prohibits a public health facility from denying, restricting, or conditioning the granting, use, or exercise of full medical staff privileges to a certified nurse midwife or a certified midwife (licensee) engaged in independent practice within their scope of practice solely on the basis of their licensure. If granted, privileges extended to a licensee must include admitting and discharge privileges, be consistent with those of other medical staff, and permit a licensee to exercise the same voting rights as other members of the medical staff.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6 · Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naquetta Ricks | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 40 |
| Junie Joseph | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Lorena García | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Regina English | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| Ken DeGraaf | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 22 |
| Max Brooks | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 45 |
| Brandi Bradley | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 39 |
| Scott Bottoms | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 15 |
| Jennifer Bacon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Jenny Willford | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Stephanie Luck | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 60 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- House Committee on Health & Human Services Postpone Indefinitely
- Introduced In House - Assigned to Health & Human Services