HB1258

Changes to Practices Relating to Death

Final Passage·5/8/26

Colorado HB1258 amends regulations for funeral establishments and professionals, including licensing, registration, and disciplinary actions.

Colorado HB1258 modifies practices related to death by updating regulations for funeral establishments and professionals. It includes changes to licensing requirements for funeral directors, mortuary science practitioners, embalmers, cremationists, and natural reductionists. The bill introduces associate licenses for professionals seeking experience and mandates professional liability insurance for funeral establishments. It also outlines disciplinary actions for violations, including fines and license revocation.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed both chambers · 64–0 · Jun 3
Current
Awaiting the Governor
Next
Signature or veto

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

64 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Absent

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Calendar

May 12

12:00 AM

House Second Reading Calendar

May 11

12:00 AM

House Second Reading Calendar

History

Jun 3

House

Signed by the Speaker of the House

Jun 3

Senate

Signed by the President of the Senate

Jun 3

Sent to the Governor