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CO HB1218

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

3/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Cecelia Espenoza

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

HB 26-1218: Clarifying Validity of Common Law Marriage

  • Restores a provision of law that was inadvertently repealed by Senate Bill 25-014 in 2025
  • Marriage formality requirements do not invalidate common law marriages entered into prior to September 1, 2006
  • Marriage formality requirements do not invalidate common law marriages entered into on or after September 1, 2006, if they comply with Section 14-2-109.5
  • Effective date is August 12, 2026, unless a referendum petition is filed, in which case voter approval would be required in November 2026

Legislative Description

Clarifying Validity of Common Law Marriage

Children & Domestic Matters

Last Action

Introduced In Senate - Assigned to State, Veterans, & Military Affairs

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

State, Veterans, & Military Affairs3/12/2026
State, Civic, Military and Veterans Affairs2/17/2026

Full Bill Text

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