Colorado 2026 Regular Session Status: Introduced 2 D cosponsors

HB 1211 — Regulation of Broadband Services

Last action — House Committee on Transportation, Housing & Local Government Postpone Indefinitely

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 14% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    2 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 D).

  • Mixed recorded votes

    2 passed, 1 failed in recorded votes so far.

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Summary

The bill authorizes the public utilities commission (commission) to regulate broadband service and voice-over-internet protocol (VoIP) service in the state. The commission may adopt rules related to the quality, safety, and resiliency of broadband services in Colorado.The commission is authorized to conduct evaluations of broadband service facilities and infrastructure and to issue orders that require an internet service provider to take remedial actions to correct unsafe or inadequate service. The commission is required to submit to the general assembly an annual report regarding the quality, safety, and resiliency of broadband and VoIP services.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current pdf February 13, 2026

Action History

  1. House Committee on Transportation, Housing & Local Government Postpone Indefinitely

  2. Introduced In House - Assigned to Transportation, Housing & Local Government

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 99 not signed on · 13 voted No

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (99)

99 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Postpone House Bill 26-1211 indefinitely using a reversal of the previous roll call. There was no objection to the use of the reverse roll call, therefore, the bill was postponed indefinitely.

Passed 7 Yea · 6 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 3600
Republican 4000
Total 7600
% of votes cast 54%46%0%0%
How each member voted (13)
Member Party Vote
Amy Paschal Democrat Yea
Andrew Boesenecker Democrat Yea
Elizabeth Velasco Democrat Nay
Jacque Phillips Democrat Nay
Jamie Jackson Democrat Nay
Kenny Nguyen Democrat Nay
Mandy Lindsay Democrat Nay
Meg Froelich Democrat Nay
Rebekah Stewart Democrat Yea
Chris Richardson Republican Yea
Dan Woog Republican Yea
Larry Don Suckla Republican Yea
Max Brooks Republican Yea

Official roll call →

Refer House Bill 26-1211, as amended, to the Committee on Finance.

Failed 6 Yea · 7 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 6300
Republican 0400
Total 6700
% of votes cast 46%54%0%0%
How each member voted (13)
Member Party Vote
Amy Paschal Democrat Nay
Andrew Boesenecker Democrat Nay
Elizabeth Velasco Democrat Yea
Jacque Phillips Democrat Yea
Jamie Jackson Democrat Yea
Kenny Nguyen Democrat Yea
Mandy Lindsay Democrat Yea
Meg Froelich Democrat Yea
Rebekah Stewart Democrat Nay
Chris Richardson Republican Nay
Dan Woog Republican Nay
Larry Don Suckla Republican Nay
Max Brooks Republican Nay

Official roll call →

Subjects

public-safety technology
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1211 do?
The bill authorizes the public utilities commission (commission) to regulate broadband service and voice-over-internet protocol (VoIP) service in the state. The commission may adopt rules related to the quality, safety, and resiliency of broadband services in Colorado.The commission is authorized to conduct evaluations of broadband service facilities and infrastructure and to issue orders that require an internet service provider to take remedial actions to correct unsafe or inadequate service. The commission is required to submit to the general assembly an annual report regarding the quality, safety, and resiliency of broadband and VoIP services.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Who sponsors HB 1211?
HB 1211 is sponsored by Javier Mabrey (Democrat) and Tammy Story (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 1211?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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