Archive #51538

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Bill Number: HB26-1365
HTTP Status: 200
Valid JSON: Valid
Archived At: 2026-04-07 08:49:06 MDT
Created At: 2026-04-07 08:49:06 MDT

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  "origin": "House",
  "lls_num": "26-0926",
  "session": "2026A",
  "subject": [
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  "bill_num": "HB26-1365",
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      "full_name": "Jeff Bridges",
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      "url": "https://www.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2026A/csl.nsf/0/BACB277D9BE7421A87258DB6005C0792/$File/1365_01.pdf",
      "date": "04/02/2026",
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  "long_title": "Concerning repealing medicaid reimbursement for therapy using equine movement, and, in connection therewith, reducing an appropriation.",
  "bill_status": "In Committee - HOU Appropriations",
  "short_title": "Repeal Medicaid Reimbursement for Equine Therapy",
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  "bill_category": "Health Care Policy and Financing",
  "allow_testimony": "F",
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  "bill_sub_category": "Medicaid (Medical Assistance)",
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  "is_budget_package": "Yes",
  "session_laws_files": "",
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      "action": "House Committee on Appropriations Postpone Indefinitely",
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    },
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  "research_note_files": [],
  "bill_sub_sub_category": "Other",
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  "first_chamber_third_reading_date": "",
  "second_chamber_third_reading_date": ""
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Raw Response

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