HJR 1009 Colorado House · 2026 Regular Session

Veterans Mental Health Awareness

HJR 1009 is a symbolic resolution (not a law) recognizing Colorado's veterans and their mental health challenges. It cites Colorado's high veteran suicide rate (178 in 2022) and highlights successful existing programs like Next Chapter and Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center, which enrolled over 1,200 veterans with no suicides among participants. The resolution commits the state to continuing support for veterans' mental health, breaking down stigmas, and expanding community services to ease their transition to civilian life. It does not create new programs or allocate funds but expresses legislative support and directs copies to the governor, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, and the mentioned organizations.

Issues: ✓ Healthcare ✓ Veterans

Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2026

Committee Review

House Passage

Feb 2026

Senate Passage

Feb 2026

Governor

Introduced Feb 5, 2026 Last action Feb 11, 2026

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What changed between versions

Revised → Signed Act · 3 edits · Feb 11, 2026

MINOR

The bill was converted from a draft resolution into a signed act, adding formal signatures and dates. The content was reorganized to include three new 'Whereas' clauses that highlight the courage of veterans, the success of existing community programs, and recent legislative efforts to improve support services. The original text was cleaned up to remove formatting errors and ensure consistent grammar.

TECHNICAL

Added formal signatures from the Speaker of the House, President of the Senate, Chief Clerk, and Secretary of the Senate, along with the date February 9, 2026, indicating the bill has been enacted.

Reorganized the bill structure by moving the title and sponsor list to a standard format and adding new 'Whereas' clauses to provide context on veteran mental health, the success of specific local programs, and recent state efforts.

Corrected text errors, such as merging 'Mental Health' and 'Awareness' into a single word and fixing spacing issues in the original draft.

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Feb 11, 2026

Upper · Passed

Signed by the President of the Senate

upper

Feb 10, 2026

Lower · Passed

Signed by the Speaker of the House

lower

Feb 9, 2026

Upper · Passed

Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

upper

Feb 6, 2026

Introduced

Introduced In Senate - Assigned to

upper

Feb 6, 2026

Lower · Passed

House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

lower

Feb 5, 2026

Introduced

Introduced In House - Assigned to

lower

4 primary · 85 co-sponsors