Colorado · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1344: Sunset Podiatry Board
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1344 is a bill introduced in the Colorado House on March 30, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Sunset Podiatry Board. Primary sponsor: William Lindstedt (Democratic), Katie Stewart (Democratic), Mary Bradfield (Republican). It lists 6 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 29, 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 act continues the functions of the Colorado podiatry board (board) for 9 years until September 1, 2035, pursuant to provisions of the sunset law. The act requires a licensed podiatrist (licensee) to develop a written plan to ensure the security of patient medical records, including the proper storage and disposal of records, the disposition of medical records in the event the licensee dies, retires, or otherwise ceases to practice, and the method by which a patient may access or obtain records if such events occur. A licensee shall attest to compliance with the requirement upon initial licensure and upon renewal of the license. A licensee who fails to comply with the requirements of the act is subject to discipline by the board.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Lindstedt | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 25 |
| Katie Stewart | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 59 |
| Mary Bradfield | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 21 |
| Kyle Brown | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 12 |
| James Coleman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| Monica Duran | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Chris Kolker | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| M. Rutinel | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Gretchen Rydin | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
“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 Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole
- Senate Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments
- Senate Committee on Health & Human Services Refer Unamended to Appropriations
- Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Health & Human Services
- House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
- House Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole
- House Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments
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