HB 24-1248 Summary

• Establishes the "Uniform Non-Testamentary Electronic Estate Planning Documents Act" authorizing Colorado to recognize electronic versions of estate planning documents including trusts, powers of attorney, advance directives, and guardianship nominations.

• Electronic records and signatures satisfy state law requirements for writing and signatures on non-testamentary estate planning documents, provided the document is readable as text at time of signing.

• Allows notarization, witnessing, and attestation requirements to be satisfied electronically and permits certified paper copies created by affirming under penalty of perjury.

• Preserves existing state law principles governing estate planning documents and does not require use of electronic formats; persons may continue using paper documents.

• Takes effect January 1, 2025, subject to voter approval through referendum petition if filed within 90 days after legislative adjournment.