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SB26-187 • 2026

Establishing Commission on Medicaid

The act creates the commission on medicaid (commission) to develop recommendations regarding implementation of new federal medicaid policy changes that go into effect in 2026, 2027, and 2028 and to su

Enacted

This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.

Sponsor
Sen. J. Amabile, Sen. J. Bridges, Rep. K. Brown, Rep. R. Taggart, Sen. B. Kirkmeyer, Rep. E. Sirota, Sen. M. Ball, Sen. S. Bright, Sen. M. Catlin, Sen. J. Coleman, Sen. L. Cutter, Sen. T. Exum, Sen. L. Frizell, Sen. I. Jodeh, Sen. C. Kipp, Sen. J. Marchman, Sen. K. Mullica, Sen. R. Pelton, Sen. C. Simpson, Sen. M. Snyder, Sen. K. Wallace, Rep. C. Clifford, Rep. M. Duran, Rep. L. Gilchrist, Rep. B. Marshall, Rep. J. McCluskie, Rep. K. McCormick, Rep. K. Nguyen, Rep. A. Paschal, Rep. M. Rutinel, Rep. G. Rydin, Rep. L. Smith, Rep. K. Stewart, Rep. B. Titone
Last action
2026-05-29
Official status
Governor Signed
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Establishing Commission on Medicaid

The act creates the commission on medicaid (commission) to develop recommendations regarding implementation of new federal medicaid policy changes that go into effect in 2026, 2027, and 2028 and to support Coloradans impacted by those policy changes.

What This Bill Does

  • The act creates the commission on medicaid (commission) to develop recommendations regarding implementation of new federal medicaid policy changes that go into effect in 2026, 2027, and 2028 and to support Coloradans impacted by those policy changes.
  • The commission is required to: Convene at least 6 times but no more than 12 times between May 14, 2026 and December 11, 2026; Invite relevant state agency representatives and medicaid stakeholders to present and provide feedback on commission recommendations; and Contract with a technical advisor to assist the commission in writing and submitting a report to the general assembly and the governor documenting the commission's process and any recommendations by December 11, 2026.
  • The act appropriates $500,000 to the legislative department from the general fund to implement the act.
  • (Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

Limits and Unknowns

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Amendments

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L.001

Second Reading

Passed [**]

Plain English: SB187_L.001 Amendment No.

  • SB187_L.001 Amendment No.
  • ___________ SB26-187 SENATE FLOOR AMENDMENT Second Reading BY SENATOR Amabile 1 Amend printed bill, page 6, line 20, strike "LEGISLATIVE CHANGES OR 2 EXECUTIVE ACTION." and substitute "POLICY CHANGE.".
  • 3 Page 6, line 21, strike "SHALL:" and substitute "SHALL UTILIZE EXISTING 4 COLORADO AND NATIONAL STUDIES, REPORTS, ANALYSES, AND AUDITS 5 TO:".
  • 6 Page 6, line 24, strike "POLICIES," and substitute "POLICIES; IDENTIFY 7 ADDITIONAL WORKLOAD FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CARE POLICY 8 AND FINANCING ASSOCIATED WITH FEDERAL CHANGES;".
L.003

Second Reading

Passed [**]

Plain English: SB187_L.003 Amendment No.

  • SB187_L.003 Amendment No.
  • ___________ SB26-187 HOUSE FLOOR AMENDMENT Second Reading BY REPRESENTATIVE Sirota 1 Amend reengrossed bill, page 8, strike lines 3 through 5 and substitute: 2 "(b) THE FINAL REPORT MUST INCLUDE A DESCRIPTION OF 3 STAKEHOLDERS THAT PROVIDED INPUT TO THE COMMISSION.".
  • ** *** ** *** ** LLS: Ken Fowler x2372
L.002

Third Reading

Passed

Plain English: SB187_L.002 Amendment No.

  • SB187_L.002 Amendment No.
  • ___________ SB26-187 SENATE FLOOR AMENDMENT Third Reading BY SENATOR Amabile 1 Amend engrossed bill, page 6, line 2, strike "STAKEHOLDERS" and 2 substitute "STAKEHOLDERS, INCLUDING MANAGED CARE ENTITIES,".
  • ** *** ** *** ** LLS: Ken Fowler x2372

Bill History

  1. 2026-05-29 Governor

    Governor Signed

  2. 2026-05-22 Governor

    Sent to the Governor

  3. 2026-05-22 House

    Signed by the Speaker of the House

  4. 2026-05-22 Senate

    Signed by the President of the Senate

  5. 2026-05-13 Senate

    Senate Considered House Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass

  6. 2026-05-11 House

    House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

  7. 2026-05-09 House

    House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Floor

  8. 2026-05-09 House

    House Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole

  9. 2026-05-07 House

    Introduced In House - Assigned to Appropriations

  10. 2026-05-07 Senate

    Senate Third Reading Passed with Amendments - Floor

  11. 2026-05-06 Senate

    Senate Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Floor

  12. 2026-05-06 Senate

    Senate Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended to Senate Committee of the Whole

  13. 2026-05-01 Senate

    Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Appropriations

Official Summary Text

The act creates the commission on medicaid (commission) to develop recommendations regarding implementation of new federal medicaid policy changes that go into effect in 2026, 2027, and 2028 and to support Coloradans impacted by those policy changes.
The commission is required to:
Convene at least 6 times but no more than 12 times between May 14, 2026 and December 11, 2026;
Invite relevant state agency representatives and medicaid stakeholders to present and provide feedback on commission recommendations; and
Contract with a technical advisor to assist the commission in writing and submitting a report to the general assembly and the governor documenting the commission's process and any recommendations by December 11, 2026.
The act appropriates $500,000 to the legislative department from the general fund to implement the act.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)