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CO HB1252

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/18/2026

Primary Sponsor

Mary Bradfield

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Transfers the auxiliary communications unit from the Office of Emergency Management to the Office of Public Safety Communications, with unit members authorized as qualified volunteers eligible for liability protections

  • Creates the State Recovery Task Force within the Office of Emergency Management to coordinate disaster recovery operations, compile damage assessments, and provide recommendations to the Governor's Disaster Policy Group

  • Exempts disaster survivor information stored in the survivor portal from public disclosure under the Colorado Open Records Act, while allowing agencies to share aggregated recovery data with partners

  • Renames the Office of Preparedness to the Office of Grants Management and transfers its security threat preparation duties to the Office of Emergency Management, while clarifying its role administering federal and state grants

  • Relaxes Colorado Nonprofit Security Grant Program requirements by allowing immediate awards without prior federal application during exigent circumstances when public safety is at stake

Legislative Description

Updates to State Emergency Response Departments & Divisions

State Government

Last Action

House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee, Floor

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Committee of the Whole3/12/2026
State, Civic, Military and Veterans Affairs2/18/2026

Full Bill Text

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