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CO HB1024

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

3/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Rebecca Keltie

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the age limit for voluntary child relinquishment under Colorado's safe haven law from 72 hours old to 30 days old or younger
  • Parents may surrender a child to firefighters at fire stations or staff members at hospitals and community clinic emergency centers without court order
  • Expands the affirmative defense to child abuse charges to apply when a parent safely surrenders a child 30 days old or younger (previously 72 hours)
  • Updates comprehensive health and human sexuality education requirements to reflect the new 30-day timeframe for safe haven information
  • Takes effect August 12, 2026, unless a referendum petition is filed

Legislative Description

Raising Age of Voluntary Relinquishment of Child

Children & Domestic Matters

Last Action

Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Health & Human Services

3/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Health and Human Services3/3/2026
Committee of the Whole2/10/2026
Health and Human Services1/14/2026

Full Bill Text

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