WatchGov

Colorado bills · 2026 Regular Session

Colorado HB 1314

Family Stability & Kinship Care

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To Governor
  6. Became law

Sponsors

Cosponsors (16)

Summary

Official abstract published by the Colorado legislature· summary

The act expands the definitions of 'grandparent' and 'great-grandparent' in the context of court-ordered family time to account for situations in which the child's father or mother is deceased.     To align with changes enacted in 2023 that address kinship and relative placements more broadly, the act repeals language specific to grandparent placements in child welfare cases and the types of evidence a court considers in connection with a grandparent's past abusive or neglectful conduct.     When a child or youth is removed from the home, the act requires the court to prioritize the child's or youth's temporary placement with a relative or kin, unless the court finds by a preponderance of the evidence that temporary placement with the relative or kin is not in the best interests of the child.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

Text versions

Roll-call votes

State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 4:08 AM.

DateVoteResultYour legislators
May 6, 2026
House		BILLpassSet your home in Colorado to see
Apr 30, 2026
Senate		Refer House Bill 26-1314 to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.passSet your home in Colorado to see
Apr 15, 2026
House		Adopt amendment L.003 (Attachment I).passSet your home in Colorado to see
Apr 15, 2026
House		Adopt amendment L.002 (Attachment H).passSet your home in Colorado to see
Apr 15, 2026
House		Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment G).passSet your home in Colorado to see
Apr 15, 2026
House		Refer House Bill 26-1314, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole.passSet your home in Colorado to see

Actions