Colorado · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1231: Physical Therapists Perform Sports Physicals
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1231 is a bill introduced in the Colorado House on February 18, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Physical Therapists Perform Sports Physicals. Primary sponsor: Janice Marchman (Democratic), Meghan Lukens (Democratic), Brandi Bradley (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 26, 2026): House Committee on Education 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 requires that if a statewide high school activities association (association) requires a physical examination and written clearance from a health-care provider before a student may play or participate in a supervised team athletic activity, the association shall permit a licensed physical therapist to provide the physical examination and written clearance for the student to play or participate.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Janice Marchman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Meghan Lukens | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Brandi Bradley | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 39 |
“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 Education Postpone Indefinitely
- Introduced In House - Assigned to Education