Sunset Podiatry Board
Summary
The act continues the functions of the Colorado podiatry board (board) for 9 years until September 1, 2035, pursuant to provisions of the sunset law. The act requires a licensed podiatrist (licensee) to develop a written plan to ensure the security of patient medical records, including the proper storage and disposal of records, the disposition of medical records in the event the licensee dies, retires, or otherwise ceases to practice, and the method by which a patient may access or obtain records if such events occur. A licensee shall attest to compliance with the requirement upon initial licensure and upon renewal of the license. A licensee who fails to comply with the requirements of the act is subject to discipline by the board.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
May 2026
House Passage
May 2026
Senate Passage
May 2026
Signed into Law
May 2026
Introduced Mar 30, 2026
Signed May 29, 2026
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MINOR
The bill extends the sunset date for the Colorado Podiatry Board from 2026 to 2035 and mandates that all licensed podiatrists create a written plan to secure patient medical records. This change ensures the board remains operational for another decade while introducing new compliance requirements for record safety.
Scope change
The bill's scope expanded to include a new mandatory requirement for podiatrists to develop written security plans for patient records, while the applicability period for the board was extended.
TIMELINE
The repeal date for the Colorado Podiatry Board was changed from September 1, 2026, to September 1, 2035.
REQUIREMENT
A new requirement was added for every licensed podiatrist to develop a written plan detailing how they store, dispose of, and secure patient medical records.
ENFORCEMENT
New provisions were added to require podiatrists to attest to their compliance with the new record security plan during licensure and renewal, with failure to comply subject to disciplinary action.
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
14
Key actions
7
Committee
4
May 29, 2026
Signed into law
Governor Signed
executive
May 28, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by the President of the Senate
upper
May 28, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by the Speaker of the House
lower
May 6, 2026
Upper · Passed
Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
upper
May 5, 2026
Upper · Passed
Senate Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole
upper
Apr 29, 2026
Committee
Senate Committee on Health & Human Services Refer Unamended to Appropriations
upper
Apr 23, 2026
Introduced
Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Health & Human Services
upper
Apr 22, 2026
Lower · Passed
House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
lower
Apr 21, 2026
Lower · Passed
House Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole
lower
Apr 7, 2026
Committee
House Committee on Health & Human Services Refer Unamended to Appropriations
lower
Mar 30, 2026
Introduced
Introduced In House - Assigned to Health & Human Services
lower
3 primary · 6 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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