CO SB116

Courts may now consider whether a spouse committed domestic violence, coercive control, economic abuse, litigation abuse, emotional abuse, physical abuse, or unlawful sexual behavior when determining spousal maintenance awards

Disclosure requirement for protection orders extended from 2 years to 5 years prior to filing a divorce or legal separation petition

Adds detailed statutory definition of "economic abuse," including restricting access to money/assets, preventing employment or education, exploiting resources, and using immigration status as a threat

Takes effect 90 days after the legislative session ends, unless a referendum petition is filed (in which case it would go to voters in November 2026)