CO HB1188

Implements recommendations from Colorado's 2022 Mandatory Reporter Task Force to clarify child abuse and neglect reporting requirements and reduce disproportionate impacts on families of color, people with disabilities, and under-resourced communities

Changes reporting deadline from "immediately" to "as soon as reasonably possible, but no later than twenty-four hours" after receiving information of suspected abuse or neglect

Prohibits mandatory reporters from making reports based solely on a family's race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status (including inadequate housing, furnishings, income, or clothing), or disability status

Removes victim's advocates from the list of mandatory reporters and exempts persons who learn of suspected abuse outside their professional capacity or who work for attorneys providing legal services

Appropriates $5,375 from the general fund to the Department of Human Services Division of Child Welfare for training, with most provisions taking effect September 1, 2025