CO HB1396

Adds definition of "undocumented immigrant" to Colorado Revised Statutes as a person not a U.S. citizen residing in or present in the United States without official documents authorizing entry, residence, or work.

Replaces term "illegal alien" with "undocumented immigrant" throughout multiple statutes covering public contracts, inheritance law, inmate training programs, and school education programs.

Updates references to "alien" or "nonimmigrant alien" to use "undocumented immigrant," "foreign national," or "foreign national lawfully residing" in sections addressing contractor employment verification, tuition classification, and youth service corps enrollment.

Changes language in correctional facility provisions from "defect" to "disability" regarding inmate eligibility for regimented training programs.

Takes effect August 10, 2016, unless subject to referendum petition, in which case requires voter approval in November 2016 general election.