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Colorado bills · 2026 Regular Session

Colorado SB 12

Compensable Losses for Tribal Members

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

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Cosponsors (41)

Summary

Official abstract published by the Colorado legislature· summary

The act allows persons who are indigenous to receive compensation for traditional Native American healing ceremonies and practices and related expenses under the 'Colorado Crime Victim Compensation Act', which includes:Traditional counseling and healing from an elder or spiritual healer;Traditional ceremonial practices;Ceremonial burials, including clothing for the deceased, meals, and other related expenses;Child care during burial ceremonies;Reimbursement for honoraria provided in connection with ceremonial services; andReasonable travel expenses related to the traditional Native American healing ceremonies and practices.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

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Roll-call votes

State vote data last updated Oct 16, 2026, 8:06 PM.

DateVoteResultYour legislators
May 7, 2026
House		CONCURpassSet your home in Colorado to see
May 7, 2026
House		REPASSpassSet your home in Colorado to see
Mar 4, 2026
Senate		Adopt amendment L.003 (Attachment D).passSet your home in Colorado to see
Mar 4, 2026
Senate		Refer Senate Bill 26-012, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole.passSet your home in Colorado to see
Feb 10, 2026
House		BILLpassSet your home in Colorado to see
Feb 4, 2026
Senate		Refer Senate Bill 26-012 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

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