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Introduced
02/18/2026
02/18/2026
In Committee
04/09/2026
04/09/2026
Crossed Over
03/11/2026
03/11/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Under current law, an individual who has completed a master's or doctoral degree in marriage and family therapy, or its equivalent, from a degree program that included an internship or practicum in the principles and practice of marriage and family therapy may be registered as a candidate for licensure and must complete at least 1,500 supervised clinical hours to be licensed as a marriage and family therapist (LMFT). The bill allows an applicant whose master's or doctoral degree program did not include an internship or practicum to also be registered as an LMFT candidate, but requires these candidates to complete an additional 700 supervised clinical hours to become an LMFT.
AI Summary
This bill modifies the requirements for becoming a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) in Colorado, specifically for those whose graduate programs did not include a required internship or practicum in marriage and family therapy. Currently, individuals with a master's or doctoral degree in marriage and family therapy that included such practical training must complete 1,500 supervised clinical hours to become an LMFT. This bill, effective March 1, 2027, allows applicants whose degrees did not include this practicum or internship to still pursue licensure, but they will need to complete an additional 700 supervised clinical hours, totaling 2,200 hours, in addition to meeting other board-approved requirements.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (28)
Jessie Danielson (D)*,
Lisa Feret (D)*,
Rebekah Stewart (D)*,
Jennifer Bacon (D),
Kyle Brown (D),
Sean Camacho (D),
John Carson (R),
Michael Carter (D),
Chad Clifford (D),
James Coleman (D),
Lisa Cutter (D),
Monica Duran (D),
Lorena García (D),
Nick Hinrichsen (D),
Jamie Jackson (D),
Iman Jodeh (D),
Cathy Kipp (D),
Sheila Lieder (D),
Mandy Lindsay (D),
Janice Marchman (D),
Bob Marshall (D),
Kenny Nguyen (D),
Naquetta Ricks (D),
Manny Rutinel (D),
Gretchen Rydin (D),
Emily Sirota (D),
Tammy Story (D),
Tom Sullivan (D),
Last Action
Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments (on 04/14/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/HB26-1228 |
| BillText | https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/114549/download |
| BillText | https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/114480/download |
| BillText | https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/112946/download |
| BillText | https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/112916/download |
| Fiscal Note FN1 | https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/112635/download |
| BillText | https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/112148/download |
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