19 new Colorado laws will go into effect Jan.1

The state of Colorado will implement 19 new laws for 2026.

From taxation, to property, to motor vehicles and the environment, there are 19 new laws that cover a lot.

Here are 2 big ones and a short summary of each bill. More information can be found by clicking the link to go to 9news at the bottom of this page.

Medical Necessity Insurance Coverage –

• Requires health benefits plans to offer coverage for behavioral, mental health and substance use disorders that is no less extensive than the coverage provided for any physical illness.

Communication Services to people with disabilities –

• Creates the communication services for people with disabilities enterprise and the division for the deaf, hard of hearing, and deafblind (division) within the department of human services to provide services and resources. It also creates the Colorado division for the deaf, hard of hearing, and deafblind cash fund.

Read the full list here on 9news