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Introduced
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
In Committee
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The bill prohibits a public health facility from denying, restricting, or conditioning the granting, use, or exercise of full medical staff privileges to a certified nurse midwife or a certified midwife (licensee) engaged in independent practice within their scope of practice solely on the basis of their licensure. If granted, privileges extended to a licensee must include admitting and discharge privileges, be consistent with those of other medical staff, and permit a licensee to exercise the same voting rights as other members of the medical staff.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that public health facilities in Colorado cannot deny, restrict, or impose conditions on medical staff privileges for certified nurse midwives (advanced practice registered nurses with specific certifications and prescriptive authority) or certified midwives (licensed professionals with prescriptive authority) solely because of their licensure, provided they are practicing within their authorized scope. If privileges are granted, they must include the ability to admit and discharge patients independently, be equivalent to those given to other medical staff, and allow these midwives to have the same voting rights as other medical staff members. This aims to address inconsistent hospital practices that have limited access to midwifery care, ensuring better patient access, continuity of care, and protection of public health.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (11)
Jennifer Bacon (D)*,
Scott Bottoms (R)*,
Brandi Bradley (R)*,
Max Brooks (R)*,
Ken Degraaf (R)*,
Regina English (D)*,
Lorena García (D)*,
Junie Joseph (D)*,
Stephanie Luck (R)*,
Naquetta Ricks (D)*,
Jenny Willford (D)*,
Last Action
House Health & Human Services Hearing (13:30:00 3/4/2026 Room 0112) (on 03/04/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/HB26-1092 |
| Fiscal Note FN1 | https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/112024/download |
| BillText | https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/111188/download |
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