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Introduced
01/26/2026
01/26/2026
In Committee
02/25/2026
02/25/2026
Crossed Over
03/20/2026
03/20/2026
Passed
03/27/2026
03/27/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/27/2026
03/27/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
CONCERNING THE PROMOTION OF IMMUNIZATION ACCESS.
AI Summary
This bill, titled the "Ensuring Immunization Access for Coloradans Act," aims to promote widespread access to vaccines and immunizing agents by ensuring they are covered by insurance without cost-sharing, and by establishing clear guidelines for their administration. It mandates that all individual and group health insurance policies cover the full cost of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccinations for all individuals, as recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), a federal body that provides guidance on vaccines. The bill also expands the scope of practice for naturopathic doctors to administer vaccines according to the schedule established by the Board of Health, and allows pharmacists to independently prescribe and administer vaccines to individuals aged twelve and older. Furthermore, it creates an "Adult Immunization Act" to establish a schedule of recommended adult immunizations and clarifies limitations on liability for those administering vaccines, ensuring that providers are not held liable for injuries if the vaccine was administered according to established schedules and accepted clinical methods. The bill also directs the Board of Health to review and repeal any duplicate, inconsistent, or outdated rules related to vaccines to create a more consistent regulatory framework.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (49)
Kyle Brown (D)*,
Lindsey Daugherty (D)*,
Lisa Feret (D)*,
Kyle Mullica (D)*,
Judy Amabile (D),
Matt Ball (D),
Andrew Boesenecker (D),
Sean Camacho (D),
Michael Carter (D),
Chad Clifford (D),
James Coleman (D),
Lisa Cutter (D),
Monica Duran (D),
Tony Exum (D),
Meg Froelich (D),
Lorena García (D),
Lindsay Gilchrist (D),
Lori Goldstein (D),
Julie Gonzales (D),
Eliza Hamrick (D),
Iman Jodeh (D),
Cathy Kipp (D),
Chris Kolker (D),
Sheila Lieder (D),
Mandy Lindsay (D),
William Lindstedt (D),
Meghan Lukens (D),
Javier Mabrey (D),
Janice Marchman (D),
Julie McCluskie (D),
Karen McCormick (D),
Kenny Nguyen (D),
Amy Paschal (D),
Jacqueline Phillips (D),
Naquetta Ricks (D),
Manny Rutinel (D),
Gretchen Rydin (D),
Emily Sirota (D),
Lesley Smith (D),
Marc Snyder (D),
Katie Stewart (D),
Rebekah Stewart (D),
Tammy Story (D),
Tom Sullivan (D),
Alex Valdez (D),
Katie Wallace (D),
Michael Weissman (D),
Steven Woodrow (D),
Yara Zokaie (D),
Last Action
Governor Signed (on 03/27/2026)
Bill Topics
Health
- ‐ Disease Prevention
- ‐ Health Insurance Reform
- ‐ Regulation of Health-Related Occupations and Services
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