Colorado · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1365: Repeal Medicaid Reimbursement for Equine Therapy
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1365 is a bill introduced in the Colorado House on April 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Repeal Medicaid Reimbursement for Equine Therapy. Primary sponsor: Jeff Bridges (Democratic), Rick Taggart (Republican), Barbara Kirkmeyer (Republican), Judy Amabile (Democratic), Emily Sirota (Democratic), Kyle Brown (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 7, 2026): House Committee on Appropriations Postpone Indefinitely.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Joint Budget Committee. Current law authorizes medicaid reimbursement for therapy using equine movement provided by a licensed physical therapist, a licensed occupational therapist, or a certified speech-language pathologist. The bill repeals this provision and reduces the 2026-27 appropriation to the department of health care policy and financing by $181,514.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Bridges | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| Rick Taggart | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 55 |
| Barbara Kirkmeyer | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| Judy Amabile | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 18 |
| Emily Sirota | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 9 |
| Kyle Brown | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12 |
“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 Appropriations Postpone Indefinitely
- Introduced In House - Assigned to Appropriations