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HB 1300

Health Service District Affordable Housing Service

2026 Regular Session

HB 1300 authorizes Colorado health service districts to provide affordable housing services, extending their public health mission to address housing insecurity.

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Bill Summary · HB 1300

Legislative bill overview

HB 1300 would authorize Colorado health service districts to provide affordable housing services as part of their community health mission. The bill expands the permitted activities of health service districts beyond traditional medical care to include housing-related initiatives that support public health outcomes.

Why is this important

Housing insecurity is increasingly recognized as a social determinant of health, affecting healthcare costs and patient outcomes. This legislation would enable health districts to directly address housing challenges in their service areas, potentially reducing emergency department usage and hospitalizations while improving community health equity.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope creep concerns: Critics may argue this expands health districts beyond their core mission and diverts resources from direct medical services
  • Funding ambiguity: Unclear whether existing health district budgets would fund housing services or if new revenue sources would be required, affecting property taxes or insurance premiums
  • Implementation accountability: Questions about oversight mechanisms, affordability standards, and how health districts would manage long-term housing development versus their traditional operational expertise

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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