Colorado bills · 2026 Regular Session
Colorado HB 1131
Custody of Pet Animals
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- A. Valdez (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Colorado legislature· summary
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.)
Text versions
- Introduced· Feb 4, 2026
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:04 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 24, 2026 House | Refer House Bill 26-1131 to the Committee on Appropriations. | pass | Set your home in Colorado to see |
Actions
- Feb 4, 2026 · House
Introduced In House - Assigned to Judiciary - Feb 24, 2026 · House
House Committee on Judiciary Refer Unamended to Appropriations - May 14, 2026 · House
House Committee on Appropriations Lay Over Unamended - Amendment(s) Failed