HB1257 is a bill in the Colorado Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Local Regulation of Massage Facilities.

What is the status of HB1257?

Chaptered as of May 4, 2026. Latest action: Governor Signed (May 4, 2026).

Who sponsored HB1257?

Gonzalez, Ryan (R, 50), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB1257?

On the Colorado Legislature website: https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/hb26-1257

Colorado legislation · 2026 Regular Session

Colorado HB1257: Local Regulation of Massage Facilities

Q: What does HB1257 do?

In its own words: A resolution or ordinance to PAGE 3-HOUSE BILL 26-1257 establish business licensure requirements to regulate massage facilities or to regulate and prohibit unlawful activities AT MASSAGE FACILITIES for the sole purpose of deterring illicit massage businesses, and preventing human trafficking, PROTECTING LEGITIMATE MASSAGE THERAPY BUSINESSES, AND SAFEGUARDING AND PROMOTING PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY, AND WELFARE; (2) As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires: (d) "Illicit massage business" means a business that may provide PROVIDES massage but AND: (I) Engages in human-trafficki.

Status: Chaptered, May 4, 2026

Concerning the local regulation of massage facilities.

What the bill says

A resolution or ordinance to PAGE 3-HOUSE BILL 26-1257 establish business licensure requirements to regulate massage facilities or to regulate and prohibit unlawful activities AT MASSAGE FACILITIES for the sole purpose of deterring illicit massage businesses, and preventing human trafficking, PROTECTING LEGITIMATE MASSAGE THERAPY BUSINESSES, AND SAFEGUARDING AND PROMOTING PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY, AND WELFARE; (2) As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires: (d) "Illicit massage business" means a business that may provide PROVIDES massage but AND: (I) Engages in human-trafficki.

From the enrolled text, April 24, 2026:

a resolution or ordinance to PAGE 3-HOUSE BILL 26-1257 establish business licensure requirements to regulate massage facilities or to regulate and prohibit unlawful activities AT MASSAGE FACILITIES for the sole purpose of deterring illicit massage businesses, and preventing human trafficking, PROTECTING LEGITIMATE MASSAGE THERAPY BUSINESSES, AND SAFEGUARDING AND PROMOTING PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY, AND WELFARE; (2) As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires: (d) "Illicit massage business" means a business that may provide PROVIDES massage but AND: (I) Engages in human-trafficking-related offenses, as described in sections SECTION 18-3-503 and OR 18-3-504; OR (II) COMMITS OTHER OFFENSES AS DEFINED BY STATE LAW OR LOCAL ORDINANCE. (3) (a) In addition to any other powers, a local government may adopt a resolution or ordinance to establish business licensure requirements or to regulate and prohibit unlawful activities to prevent the operation of illicit massage businesses that engage in human trafficking-related offenses as described in sections 18-3-503 and 18-3-504 If a local government adopts a resolution or ordinance to establish business licensure requirements pursuant to subsection (4) of this section or to prohibit unlawful activities pursuant to subsection (5) of this section, the resolution or ordinance must not be more restrictive than the requirements set forth in this section OR COMMIT OTHER OFFENSES AS DEFINED BY STATE LAW OR LOCAL ORDINANCE. (d) ON …

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Colorado HB1257: Local Regulation of Massage Facilities

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