This amendment removes specific sections of the bill that listed certain professions or conditions for occupational license portability.
Colorado2026Enacted
HB26-1431
Expanding Occupational License Portability to Include Other Countries
Last scannedAug 24, 2026, 8:22 AM
In one sentence
This law allows people licensed in another country, state, U.S. territory, or through the federal government to apply for professional licenses in Colorado if they meet specific criteria.
What it does
- Adds individuals licensed in another country to those eligible for occupational credential portability in Colorado.
- Requires applicants from other countries to be in good standing with their original licensing authority.
- States that all applicants must still meet specific criteria set by the state.
Who it affects
- Professionals licensed in another country, U.S. state, territory, or through the federal government who want to work in Colorado
- Colorado agencies that issue professional licenses, certifications, registrations, or enrollments
Limits and unknowns
- The law does not list the specific criteria applicants must meet to qualify.
- The exact effective date depends on whether a referendum petition is filed by August 12, 2026.
Plain language
Terms to know
- Occupational credential portability program
- A system allowing individuals licensed elsewhere to receive a license in Colorado if they meet specific criteria.
- Good standing
- Being currently licensed, certified, registered, or enrolled without suspension or revocation.
Official record
Sources
Official summary
Under existing law, an individual licensed, certified, registered, or enrolled in good standing to practice a particular profession or occupation in another state or United States territory or through the federal government is eligible to apply for and receive a license, certification, registration, or enrollment in that profession or occupation in Colorado (accreditation) if the individual meets specific criteria. The act adds an individual licensed, certified, registered, or enrolled in good standing to practice a particular profession or occupation in another country to those individuals eligible for accreditation if the individual meets specific criteria. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)
Official activity
Bill history
- Governor SignedGovernor
- Sent to the GovernorGovernor
- Signed by the President of the SenateSenate
- Signed by the Speaker of the HouseHouse
- Senate Third Reading Passed - No AmendmentsSenate
- Senate Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No AmendmentsSenate
- Senate Committee on State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Refer Unamended to Senate Committee of the WholeSenate
- Introduced In Senate - Assigned to State, Veterans, & Military AffairsSenate
- House Third Reading Passed - No AmendmentsHouse
- House Third Reading Laid Over Daily - No AmendmentsHouse
- House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - CommitteeHouse
- House Committee on Business Affairs & Labor Refer Amended to House Committee of the WholeHouse
- Introduced In House - Assigned to Business Affairs & LaborHouse
Changes
Amendments
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