Colorado · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1258: Changes to Practices Relating to Death
Passed both chambers Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1258 is a bill introduced in the Colorado House on February 19, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Changes to Practices Relating to Death. Primary sponsor: D. Roberts, R. Pelton, B. Titone, M. Soper. It lists 24 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 4, 2026): House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Not Concur - Request Conference Committee.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
The bill makes changes to death-care related practices, including changes to:The practices of professionals licensed and establishments registered pursuant to the 'Mortuary Science Code';The licensure options for professionals seeking licensure pursuant to the 'Mortuary Science Code';The powers and duties of the director of the division of professions and occupations in connection with regulating professionals licensed and establishments registered pursuant to the 'Mortuary Science Code';The provisions concerning nontransplant tissue banks and the discipline of a person that has an interest in a nontransplant tissue bank;The abuse of a corpse as a criminal offense in regard to transporting human remains ;The timeline for regulatory review of certain death-care related entities and provisions; andThe process by which a licensed individual initiates, completes, responds to, or files a death certificate.(Note: Italicized words indicate new material added to the original summary; dashes through words indicate deletions from the original summary.)(Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)
Sponsors
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D. Roberts | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| R. Pelton | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| B. Titone | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| M. Soper | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| M. Ball | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| A. Boesenecker | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| J. Bridges | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| J. Coleman | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| J. Danielson | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| M. Duran | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| C. Espenoza | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| L. García | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| J. Gonzales | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| E. Hamrick | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| N. Hinrichsen | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| R. Keltie | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| C. Kipp | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| B. Kirkmeyer | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| S. Lieder | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| M. Lindsay | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| L. Liston | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| J. Marchman | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| B. Marshall | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| J. McCluskie | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| K. Nguyen | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| B. Pelton | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| R. Rodriguez | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| K. Wallace | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“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 Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Not Concur - Request Conference Committee
- House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Laid Over Daily
- Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
- Senate Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee, Floor
- Senate Committee on Appropriations Refer Amended to Senate Committee of the Whole
- Senate Committee on Business, Labor, & Technology Refer Amended to Appropriations
- Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Business, Labor, & Technology
- 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
- House Committee on Business Affairs & Labor Lay Over Unamended - Amendment(s) Failed
- Introduced In House - Assigned to Business Affairs & Labor