Colorado · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1243: Department of Public Health and Environment Regulation of Abortion Clinics
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1243 is a bill introduced in the Colorado House on February 18, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Department of Public Health and Environment Regulation of Abortion Clinics. Primary sponsor: Scott Bottoms (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 9, 2026): House Committee on State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs 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 the department of public health and environment (department) to annually license, and to establish and enforce standards for the operation of, facilities that are not currently required to be licensed by the department and that perform medical or surgical induced abortions during the second or third trimester of pregnancy.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Bottoms | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 15 |
“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 State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs Postpone Indefinitely
- Introduced In House - Assigned to State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs