Colorado · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1133: Traveling Animal Protection Act Environmental Education Program
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1133 is a bill introduced in the Colorado House on February 4, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Traveling Animal Protection Act Environmental Education Program. Primary sponsor: William Lindstedt (Democratic), Alex Valdez (Democratic), Monica Duran (Democratic). It lists 10 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 23, 2026): Governor Signed.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
The 'Traveling Animal Protection Act' permits the use of certain animals as part of an environmental education program if certain requirements are met. The act clarifies that an environmental education program is a program that is conducted by a professional who is qualified to impart environmental education information. The act defines 'professional' as an individual or an organization that has obtained at least one specific professional accreditation or certification.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 12
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Lindstedt | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 25 |
| Alex Valdez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| Monica Duran | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Judy Amabile | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 18 |
| Sean Camacho | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| James Coleman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| Lisa Cutter | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Meg Froelich | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Lori Goldstein | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| Mandy Lindsay | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 42 |
| Kenny Nguyen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
| M. Rutinel | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Katie Wallace | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Governor Signed
- Signed by the Speaker of the House
- Signed by the President of the Senate
- Sent to the Governor
- Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
- Senate Second Reading Passed - No Amendments
- Senate Committee on State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Refer Unamended to Senate Committee of the Whole
- Introduced In Senate - Assigned to State, Veterans, & Military Affairs
- House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
- House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee, Floor
- House Committee on Business Affairs & Labor Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole
- Introduced In House - Assigned to Business Affairs & Labor