ColoradoSigned into law2026 Regular Session

HB26-1373 Subsidy Limits in Assistance Programs for Children

Latest: May 27, 2026 · Governor Signed

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How they voted

House: REPASS

44 yes · 18 no · 3 other

Apr 17, 2026 · Result: pass

Party	Yes	No	Other / excused
Democrat	1	–	–
Democratic	40	–	1
Republican	2	18	2

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House: CONCUR

62 yes · 0 no · 3 other

Apr 17, 2026 · Result: pass

Party	Yes	Other / excused
Democrat	1	–
Democratic	40	1
Republican	20	2

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Senate: BILL

33 yes · 2 no

Apr 16, 2026 · Result: pass

Party	Yes	No
Democratic	23	–
Republican	10	2

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Senate: Refer House Bill 26-1373 to the Committee of the Whole.

7 yes · 0 no

Apr 14, 2026 · Result: pass

Party	Yes
Democratic	4
Republican	3

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House: BILL

46 yes · 14 no · 5 other

Apr 11, 2026 · Result: pass

Party	Yes	No	Not voting	Other / excused
Democrat	–	1	–	–
Democratic	38	1	–	2
Republican	7	12	2	1

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House: Refer House Bill 26-1373 to the Committee of the Whole.

9 yes · 2 no

Apr 7, 2026 · Result: pass

Party	Yes	No
Democratic	8	–
Republican	1	2

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Where it stands

Apr 2, 2026 · House
Introduced
Introduced In House - Assigned to Appropriations
Apr 7, 2026 · House
Sent to committee
House Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole
Apr 11, 2026 · House
Passed House
House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
Apr 13, 2026 · Senate
Introduced
Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Appropriations
Apr 14, 2026 · Senate
Sent to committee
Senate Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended to Senate Committee of the Whole
Apr 16, 2026 · Senate
Passed Senate
Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
May 22, 2026 · House
Passed House
Signed by the Speaker of the House
May 22, 2026 · Senate
Passed Senate
Signed by the President of the Senate
May 27, 2026 · Governor
Became law
Governor Signed

Full official history (15 actions)

Apr 2, 2026HouseIntroduced In House - Assigned to Appropriations
Apr 7, 2026HouseHouse Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole
Apr 8, 2026HouseHouse Second Reading Special Order - Laid Over Daily - No Amendments
Apr 9, 2026HouseHouse Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments
Apr 10, 2026HouseHouse Third Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments
Apr 11, 2026HouseHouse Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
Apr 13, 2026SenateIntroduced In Senate - Assigned to Appropriations
Apr 14, 2026SenateSenate Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended to Senate Committee of the Whole
Apr 15, 2026SenateSenate Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Floor
Apr 16, 2026SenateSenate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
Apr 17, 2026HouseHouse Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass
May 22, 2026HouseSigned by the Speaker of the House
May 22, 2026SenateSigned by the President of the Senate
May 22, 2026GovernorSent to the Governor
May 27, 2026GovernorGovernor Signed

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Official summary

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The act specifies monthly subsidy payment reimbursement limits for the adoption assistance program and the relative guardianship assistance program that apply to contracts that take effect July 1, 2026, or later, and prohibits reimbursement for services other than nonreoccuring adoption expenses. The act requires the state department of human services to create a standardized notice for families that describes the reimbursement change. The act requires the county departments of human or social services to provide the notice by June 15, 2026, to families currently receiving services. The act reduces the state fiscal year 2025-26 appropriation to the department of human services for adoption and relative guardianship assistance made in the long bill as follows:From the general fund, by $2,199,750; andFrom cash funds, by $407,295.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)