The official account for the Colorado House Democrats. 43 Colorado Democrats fighting for hardworking Coloradans. #coleg #copoliticshttps://bsky.app/profile/cohousedem.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/cohousedem.bsky.social/post/3mu3e6oghuc2cWhat happened in La Plata County should not happen anywhere. House Dems passed a law, sponsored by Reps. Katie Stewart and Javier @javiermabrey.bsky.social, to improve jail safety standards, prevent sexual assault in jails and protect whistleblowers. https://www.themarshallproject.org/2026/08/27/women-search-colorado-jail-abuse27 Aug 2026 17:19 +0000at://did:plc:a4atdflwb3bimuph4jbhuse3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu3e6oghuc2chttps://bsky.app/profile/cohousedem.bsky.social/post/3mt2sznyaq22hEarlier today, Rep. Jackson and Rep. Carter released the following statement in support of the CDPHE's recent state public health order. The order directs GEO Group to turn over information needed to complete a public health investigation of a confirmed tuberculosis case at an Aurora facility. https://www.cohousedems.com/news/carter%2C-jackson-support-cdphe-decision-to-issue-public-health-order-regarding-aurora-ice-processing-center14 Aug 2026 18:47 +0000at://did:plc:a4atdflwb3bimuph4jbhuse3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mt2sznyaq22hhttps://bsky.app/profile/cohousedem.bsky.social/post/3mst4p7s4jk2sVaccines save lives. Trump’s newest executive order blatantly dismisses recommendations from medical professionals and will risk the health and safety of Coloradans. https://www.9news.com/article/news/local/doctors-worry-trumps-order-reducing-vaccines-sow-confusion/73-ef837276-07ac-4fba-a9df-c7c9e977034911 Aug 2026 17:18 +0000at://did:plc:a4atdflwb3bimuph4jbhuse3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mst4p7s4jk2shttps://bsky.app/profile/cohousedem.bsky.social/post/3ms6yo657as2tDid you know? A new law to create stronger guardrails for the use of AI in healthcare goes into effect next week. https://www.cohousedems.com/news/law-to-establish-guardrails-for-ai-in-healthcare-goes-into-effect03 Aug 2026 17:13 +0000at://did:plc:a4atdflwb3bimuph4jbhuse3/app.bsky.feed.post/3ms6yo657as2thttps://bsky.app/profile/cohousedem.bsky.social/post/3mrxp2c3oqk2pHappy 150th birthday, Colorado! 🥳 This sesquicentennial is a huge milestone for the state we know and love. Celebrate Colorado all month long with community events in all corners of the state💙31 Jul 2026 19:32 +0000at://did:plc:a4atdflwb3bimuph4jbhuse3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrxp2c3oqk2phttps://bsky.app/profile/cohousedem.bsky.social/post/3mrva4ecfo22j3️⃣ new laws to protect Coloradans’ rights amid rollbacks from the Trump administration go into effect next month⤵️ https://www.cohousedems.com/news/new-laws-to-protect-coloradans%E2%80%99-rights-amid-federal-rollbacks-go-into-effect-30 Jul 2026 20:00 +0000at://did:plc:a4atdflwb3bimuph4jbhuse3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrva4ecfo22jhttps://bsky.app/profile/cohousedem.bsky.social/post/3mrsybkovrk2h📢 SB25-003 goes into effect on August 1 📢 Speaker Pro Tem Andy Boesenecker and Rep. Meg Froelich's law will help reduce gun violence across Colorado ⬇️ https://www.cohousedems.com/news/sb25-003-goes-into-effect29 Jul 2026 22:34 +0000at://did:plc:a4atdflwb3bimuph4jbhuse3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrsybkovrk2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/cohousedem.bsky.social/post/3mrstkn6gwc2l2️⃣ new laws to keep Colorado’s outdoors safe and accessible will go into effect on August 12. 🏔️HB26-1008 will support outdoor recreation and rural economies. 🐻 HB26-1342 helps minimize human-bear conflicts. https://www.cohousedems.com/news/laws-to-bolster-outdoor-recreation-and-limit-human-bear-conflict-go-into-effect29 Jul 2026 21:10 +0000at://did:plc:a4atdflwb3bimuph4jbhuse3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrstkn6gwc2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/cohousedem.bsky.social/post/3mrsbx2az4c2s🎓🏫✏️🥳 Colorado is now ranked #1 in education by US News and World Report! This achievement highlights our dedication and leadership in expanding educational opportunities for all students. https://www.9news.com/video/news/local/colorado-ranks-1-for-education/73-ff41b9ae-8053-478a-8a0b-b36a8e19f97929 Jul 2026 15:54 +0000at://did:plc:a4atdflwb3bimuph4jbhuse3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrsbx2az4c2shttps://bsky.app/profile/cohousedem.bsky.social/post/3mrsbjxbzoc2sSoon, 3️⃣ new healthcare laws will go into effect to make our communities safer and healthier. https://www.cohousedems.com/news/laws-to-improve-behavioral-and-emergency-healthcare-access-go-into-effect29 Jul 2026 15:47 +0000at://did:plc:a4atdflwb3bimuph4jbhuse3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrsbjxbzoc2shttps://bsky.app/profile/cohousedem.bsky.social/post/3mrqaoimqic2aTwo new laws go into effect on August 12 that will help address Colorado's teacher shortage 🍎 AND create more opportunities for Colorado students who speak more than language 💬28 Jul 2026 20:26 +0000at://did:plc:a4atdflwb3bimuph4jbhuse3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrqaoimqic2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/cohousedem.bsky.social/post/3mrpsmmu5v225On August 12, new laws go into effect to improve safety across Colorado, including: 🚗 Key provisions of HB26-1424, which will improve safety in rideshares. ⚽ A trio of laws that will improve safety for student athletes and road users, especially near schools.28 Jul 2026 16:15 +0000at://did:plc:a4atdflwb3bimuph4jbhuse3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrpsmmu5v225https://bsky.app/profile/cohousedem.bsky.social/post/3mrdrnyows22fNEW: General Assembly Democrats sent a letter to Colorado's congressional delegation, urging them to protect federal funding for domestic violence survivors. https://www.cohousedems.com/news/general-assembly-dems-urge-colorado%E2%80%99s-congressional-delegation-to-protect-federal-funding-for-domestic-violence-survivors23 Jul 2026 21:26 +0000at://did:plc:a4atdflwb3bimuph4jbhuse3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrdrnyows22fhttps://bsky.app/profile/cohousedem.bsky.social/post/3mrdccosto22oMore laws go into effect on Aug 12 that will: ⚖️ enforce digital warrant response timelines & help children navigate trauma, maltreatment and abuse 💰 prevent vulnerable Coloradans from being scammed & insurance companies from receiving victim restitution payments23 Jul 2026 16:51 +0000at://did:plc:a4atdflwb3bimuph4jbhuse3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrdccosto22ohttps://bsky.app/profile/cohousedem.bsky.social/post/3mrasn77kc22cOn August 12, numerous laws will go into effect, including laws that will save Coloradans money on housing and energy costs 💰💰💰 These laws will help create more affordable housing opportunities, improve energy assistance programs and improve water quality standards in CO.22 Jul 2026 17:05 +0000at://did:plc:a4atdflwb3bimuph4jbhuse3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrasn77kc22chttps://bsky.app/profile/cohousedem.bsky.social/post/3mpjttlcxlc27Representatives @briannatitone.bsky.social and Kyle Brown released the following statement on the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to uphold state bans on transgender athletes in public schools. ⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://www.cohousedems.com/news/joint-release%3A-general-assembly-democrats-on-scotus-decision-to-uphold-state-bans-on-transgender-athletes-in-public-schools30 Jun 2026 20:30 +0000at://did:plc:a4atdflwb3bimuph4jbhuse3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpjttlcxlc27https://bsky.app/profile/cohousedem.bsky.social/post/3mpjpnpgkfs2iRepresentatives @repyara.bsky.social, @replorenagarcia.bsky.social and @elizabethvelasco.bsky.social released the following statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court's decision upholding the principle of birthright citizenship. ⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://www.cohousedems.com/news/joint-release%3A-general-assembly-democrats-on-today's-scotus-decision-upholding-birthright-citizenship30 Jun 2026 19:15 +0000at://did:plc:a4atdflwb3bimuph4jbhuse3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpjpnpgkfs2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/cohousedem.bsky.social/post/3mp2kk6dy4c2qOn July 1, 2️⃣ laws go into effect that will: ✅ Protect Colorado kids ✅ Create a civil cause of action for damages related to "conversion therapy"24 Jun 2026 18:34 +0000at://did:plc:a4atdflwb3bimuph4jbhuse3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp2kk6dy4c2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/cohousedem.bsky.social/post/3moxta5qruc2tNew laws go into effect on July 1 🎉 Read more about SB26-040, legislation to create more affordable homeownership opportunities🏡 https://www.cohousedems.com/news/legislation-to-create-more-affordable-home-ownership-opportunities-goes-into-effect23 Jun 2026 16:31 +0000at://did:plc:a4atdflwb3bimuph4jbhuse3/app.bsky.feed.post/3moxta5qruc2thttps://bsky.app/profile/cohousedem.bsky.social/post/3molhhjriok22JBC Chair @emilyforco.bsky.social Sirota and JBC Member Brown released the following statements after the Legislative Council Staff and the Office of State Planning and Budgeting delivered the June quarterly economic forecasts ⤵️ https://www.cohousedems.com/news/joint-release%3A-trump%E2%80%99s-high-energy-inflation-drives-up-costs-for-coloradans-18 Jun 2026 18:29 +0000at://did:plc:a4atdflwb3bimuph4jbhuse3/app.bsky.feed.post/3molhhjriok22https://bsky.app/profile/cohousedem.bsky.social/post/3modkl547ok2dNEW: Rep. Willford organized a letter to U.S. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson demanding that Congress strike an amendment from the BUILD America 250 Act that would undermine recently enacted rideshare accountability and safety laws. https://www.cohousedems.com/news/no-free-rides-for-accountability%3A-willford-leads-275%2B-state-lawmakers-calling-on-congress-to-protect-victims-of-rideshare-sexual-assault15 Jun 2026 15:03 +0000at://did:plc:a4atdflwb3bimuph4jbhuse3/app.bsky.feed.post/3modkl547ok2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/cohousedem.bsky.social/post/3mnv6tfa4ns2jNEW: Speaker Pro Tempore Boesenecker, Rep. @emilyforco.bsky.social, Sen. Amabile & Sen. Lindstedt released a statement after road building contractors walked away from a proposed agreement that would put Colorado on a path to better fund transportation ⤵️ https://www.cohousedems.com/news/joint-release%3A-contractors-reject-road-funding-solutions%2C-pursue-reckless-ballot-measure-instead09 Jun 2026 21:56 +0000at://did:plc:a4atdflwb3bimuph4jbhuse3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnv6tfa4ns2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/cohousedem.bsky.social/post/3mnkoe5bmhk2aICYMI: HB26-1207 was signed into law yesterday. This important law ensures the continued collection of employee demographic data to prevent workplace discrimination. But why is this bill so important?05 Jun 2026 17:34 +0000at://did:plc:a4atdflwb3bimuph4jbhuse3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnkoe5bmhk2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/cohousedem.bsky.social/post/3mnihu3xkec2wHB26-1084 is now law! Sponsored by Reps. Espenoza and @seancamacho.bsky.social, this legislation would share additional information with voters on citizen-initiated ballot measures. More⤵️ https://www.cohousedems.com/news/icymi%3A-signed!-bill-to-provide-additional-information-on-ballot04 Jun 2026 20:33 +0000at://did:plc:a4atdflwb3bimuph4jbhuse3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnihu3xkec2whttps://bsky.app/profile/cohousedem.bsky.social/post/3mnihqjfvlc2w"This law helps online platforms accurately apply protections based on the age of the user, giving parents another tool to protect their children online." - Rep. Ricks. [contains quote post or other embedded content]04 Jun 2026 20:31 +0000at://did:plc:a4atdflwb3bimuph4jbhuse3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnihqjfvlc2whttps://bsky.app/profile/cohousedem.bsky.social/post/3mnihpwj33k2w"Our new law creates guidelines around age data collection to apply age-appropriate protections for minor users while ensuring that third-party companies cannot get their hands on this information." - Rep. Paschal. [contains quote post or other embedded content]04 Jun 2026 20:30 +0000at://did:plc:a4atdflwb3bimuph4jbhuse3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnihpwj33k2whttps://bsky.app/profile/cohousedem.bsky.social/post/3mnihoxu7fc2q"AI chatbots are biased, unlicensed tools and they should not be used for therapy and treatment recommendations without oversight and transparency." - Rep. @javiermabrey.bsky.social. [contains quote post or other embedded content]04 Jun 2026 20:30 +0000at://did:plc:a4atdflwb3bimuph4jbhuse3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnihoxu7fc2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/cohousedem.bsky.social/post/3mnihocpwrc2q"Licensed professionals are still allowed to use AI for administrative purposes, but clinical treatment and psychotherapy must be administered by a licensed provider." - Rep. Rydin [contains quote post or other embedded content]04 Jun 2026 20:30 +0000at://did:plc:a4atdflwb3bimuph4jbhuse3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnihocpwrc2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/cohousedem.bsky.social/post/3mnihije4fs2qICYMI: Two technology bills were signed into law yesterday. HB26-1193 ensures patients’ continued access to mental healthcare provided by a licensed human professional. SB26-051 establishes a framework for age attestation on digital platforms.04 Jun 2026 20:26 +0000at://did:plc:a4atdflwb3bimuph4jbhuse3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnihije4fs2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/cohousedem.bsky.social/post/3mnigr6pqqk2q🫔🫔 The Tamale Act is law! 🫔🫔 The Tamale Act (HB26-1033) allows for the sale of temperature-controlled homemade foods in Colorado.04 Jun 2026 20:13 +0000at://did:plc:a4atdflwb3bimuph4jbhuse3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnigr6pqqk2q