SJR 13 Colorado Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Recognize Youth Mental Health Action Day

SJR 13 is a symbolic resolution recognizing February 26, 2026, as "Youth Mental Health Action Day" in Colorado. It does not create new laws or allocate funding but formally honors pediatric health-care providers working to support youth mental health. The resolution cites Colorado's high rates of youth mental health challenges (including suicide being a leading cause of death for children under 18) and emphasizes collaboration with providers, agencies, and communities. It commits the General Assembly to "promoting child and youth well-being" through existing mental health system efforts. This is a non-binding recognition, not a policy change.
Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
House Passage
Mar 2026
Governor
Introduced Feb 19, 2026 Last action Mar 3, 2026
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Revised Signed Act · 3 edits · Mar 3, 2026
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This bill was converted from a 'Revised' draft to a 'Signed Act' by adding the final signatures of the Senate and House leaders. The substantive content regarding Youth Mental Health Action Day and the recognition of pediatric providers remained unchanged, with only minor formatting adjustments and the removal of legislative markup notes.
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Added the year 2026 and official signatures of the Senate President and House Speaker to finalize the bill as law.

Removed internal legislative notes, committee lists, and page numbers used during the drafting process.

Adjusted line breaks and spacing to conform to the final signed act format.

Floor votes · House Mar 3, 2026

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
8
Key actions
4
Committee
0
Mar 3, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by the Speaker of the House
lower
Mar 3, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by the President of the Senate
upper
Mar 3, 2026
Lower · Passed
House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
lower
Feb 27, 2026
Introduced
Introduced In House - Assigned to
lower
Feb 26, 2026
Upper · Passed
Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
upper
Feb 19, 2026
Introduced
Introduced In Senate - Assigned to
upper
2 primary · 80 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Cleave Simpson
Cleave Simpson
RRepublican
CO
6
P
Photo of Katie Stewart
Katie Stewart
DDemocratic
CO
59
Co
Photo of Amy Paschal
Amy Paschal
DDemocratic
CO
18
Co
Photo of Andy Boesenecker
Andy Boesenecker
DDemocratic
CO
53
Co
Photo of Barbara Kirkmeyer
Barbara Kirkmeyer
RRepublican
CO
23
Co
Photo of Bob Marshall
Bob Marshall
DDemocratic
CO
43
Co
Photo of Brianna Titone
Brianna Titone
DDemocratic
CO
27
Co
Photo of Byron Pelton
Byron Pelton
RRepublican
CO
1
Co
Photo of Cathy Kipp
Cathy Kipp
DDemocratic
CO
14
Co
Photo of Cecelia Espenoza
Cecelia Espenoza
DDemocratic
CO
4
Co
Photo of Chad Clifford
Chad Clifford
DDemocratic
CO
37
Co
Photo of Chris Kolker
Chris Kolker
DDemocratic
CO
16