📌 The Bradley Bulletin: A New Session Begins, Same Mission, Same Resolve.

Dear House District 39 Residents,

Welcome to the 2026 Colorado Legislative Session! It’s an honor to represent you at the Capitol, and I’m committed to keeping you informed and empowered as we face the critical issues ahead — from defending our Second Amendment rights to protecting our families, communities, and jobs. This session promises to be consequential, and your voice is key to our success.

🏛️ The 2026 Legislative Session Is Underway

Last week marked the start of the 2026 Colorado Legislative Session.

• Wednesday was Opening Day at the Capitol

• Thursday brought Governor Polis’s State of the State address

• Friday concluded with the MLK Resolution

  
  

I attended these first days virtually, as my family and I traveled to Utah so my son Cole could undergo critical medical care following a serious accident. I will be back in person at the Capitol this coming week, fully engaged as committee work and hearings ramp up.

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💙 A Personal Update on Cole

I want to take a moment to sincerely thank you for the overwhelming prayers, messages, and encouragement you have sent our family over the past several weeks and months.

As many of you know, my son Cole was involved in a very serious accident. His injuries were severe, and from the beginning, it was clear this would not be a simple or short recovery. Those early days were filled with uncertainty, long hours in the hospital, and decisions no parent ever wants to face.

Initially, our focus was simply on keeping Cole stable. He suffered significant trauma, including serious lung injuries that required chest tubes and constant monitoring. We lived moment by moment, celebrating milestones that may seem small to others — like when he was finally able to breathe on his own again — but meant everything to us.

As his condition stabilized, doctors identified deeper issues related to nerve damage affecting his arm. Imaging and evaluations confirmed that surgery would be necessary to give him the best possible chance at regaining sensation and function.

This week, Cole underwent a major surgery. After many hours, the procedure was completed successfully. The surgical team harvested accessory nerves from the C5 and C6 nerve roots, an important step toward restoring movement and sensation.

This is not the end of the road. Cole will require continued treatment, and we are preparing for the next phase of healing. While challenges remain, we are incredibly grateful for the skill of his doctors and the steady progress he is making.

Through it all, your prayers have carried us — in quiet hospital rooms, moments of fear, and moments of hope. Thank you for standing with our family during one of the hardest seasons we have ever walked through. Please continue to pray for Cole’s healing, for wisdom for his medical team, and for peace and strength as we take this journey one step at a time.

Legislative Priorities & First Bill of the Session

I entered this session focused on defending constitutional rights, protecting children, and restoring accountability in government.

🔹 HB26-1021: Second Amendment Protection Act

My first bill of the session is HB26-1021, the Second Amendment Protection Act. This legislation restores constitutional protections for law-abiding Coloradans and rolls back years of ineffective gun control laws that have punished responsible citizens while failing to stop crime.

This bill will be heard in the House Judiciary Committee (date forthcoming).

Learn more here

🔹 Motorcycle Safety & Parental Rights

I am also working on legislation addressing a troubling loophole in Colorado law: anyone over the age of 21 can currently sign for a minor to receive a motorcycle license. We are working to change this in statute to ensure parents — not strangers — have authority and accountability when it comes to their children’s safety.

Relatedly, we are continuing work on e-bike safety policy, balancing freedom with responsibility as injuries and fatalities continue to rise.

🔹 Additional Bills in Progress

Two additional bills are currently in the drafting and stakeholdering phase, including:

• A potential Occupational Therapy (OT) bill related to dry needling

• A bill addressing issues impacting physical therapists

  
  

I remain actively engaged with stakeholders to ensure these bills are thoughtful, effective, and grounded in real-world needs.

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🔍 SMART Act Hearings: Accountability Week

Next week, I will be deeply involved in SMART Act hearings, which function as the state’s annual performance review of government agencies.

The SMART Act — State Measurement for Accountable, Responsive, and Transparent Government — requires agencies to justify their budgets, explain outcomes, and answer tough questions on the record.

📌 House State, Civic, Military & Veterans Affairs

Hearings will include presentations from:

• Joint Budget Committee (Rule 25)

• Department of Military & Veterans Affairs

• Department of State

🏥 Joint Health Committee — January 27–28

Day 1:

• Office of the State Auditor

• Office of the Child Protection Ombudsman

• Connect for Health Colorado

• Department of Local Affairs (DOLA)

• Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA)

• Division of Insurance (DOI)

• Behavioral Health Administration (BHA)

• Department of Public Health & Environment (CDPHE)

Day 2:

• Joint Budget Committee

• IDD Waitlist

• Health Care Policy & Financing (HCPF)

• Department of Early Childhood

• Early Childhood Leadership Commission

• Department of Human Services (DHS)

👉 If you have questions or concerns you want raised during these hearings, please reach out. My goal is — and always has been — to ask tough questions and get real answers on the record.

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🎤 Governor Polis’s State of the State

Governor Polis delivered his State of the State address last week — and unfortunately, it was filled with misleading claims and political spin that do not match the reality many Colorado families are living.

I shared my response publicly here:👉 https://x.com/bradleyforco/status/2011887296497533423

Colorado deserves honesty, not talking points. I will continue to call out misinformation and fight for truth and accountability.

Thank you for allowing me the honor of representing you. I am back at the Capitol, focused, and ready to fight for our shared values.

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Rep. Brandi Bradley Announces Her Re-Election Campaign for 2026

Colorado families are under real pressure. Costs are rising, public safety is slipping, and parents are being pushed out of decisions that belong to them—not the government.

I ran for office because I refused to stay silent while radical policies harmed children, undermined parental rights, and ignored everyday Coloradans. I’m running for re-election because this fight is far from over.

Serving you has been an honor. I’ve stood firm for parental rights, public safety, and common sense—speaking the truth even when it was uncomfortable and pushing back when families were ignored or attacked.

This campaign is about keeping a strong, proven conservative voice at the table—one that won’t back down and won’t compromise core values.

If you believe in protecting children and leadership that puts Colorado families first, I ask you to stand with me.

👉 Chip in today to fuel this fight and help keep Colorado moving in the right direction.

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For families. For freedom. For Colorado.

Your Representative for Colorado House District 39