ColoradoIn committee2026 Regular Session
HB26-1131 Custody of Pet Animals
Latest: Feb 24, 2026 · House Committee on Appropriations Lay Over Unamended - Amendment(s) Failed
What it means
Our plain-English summary and constitutional analysis for this bill is not published yet. Every analysis is reviewed by an editor before it appears here.
How they voted
1 committee, procedural and amendment vote
House: Refer House Bill 26-1131 to the Committee on Appropriations.
6 yes · 5 no
Feb 24, 2026 · Result: pass
House: Refer House Bill 26-1131 to the Committee on Appropriations.
6 yes · 5 no
| Party | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 6 | 1 |
| Republican | – | 4 |
How each member voted (11)
Party shown is each member's current party in our records. Official vote record
Where it stands
Feb 4, 2026 · House
Introduced
Introduced In House - Assigned to Judiciary
Feb 24, 2026 · House
Sent to committee
House Committee on Judiciary Refer Unamended to Appropriations
Full official history (3 actions)
- Feb 4, 2026HouseIntroduced In House - Assigned to Judiciary
- Feb 24, 2026HouseHouse Committee on Judiciary Refer Unamended to Appropriations
- May 14, 2026HouseHouse Committee on Appropriations Lay Over Unamended - Amendment(s) Failed
Supporters and opponents
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Official summary
Read the official summary (openstates)
The bill gives the courts authority to make determinations for the care and custody of pet animals in proceedings for dissolution of marriage and legal separation. The bill permits a court to issue an emergency protection order concerning the custody and care of a pet animal.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)