Colorado bills · 2026 Regular Session
Colorado SB 27
Parental Equality & Child Empowerment Act
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- L. Zamora Wilson (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Colorado legislature· summary
Under current law, the court is required to determine the allocation of parental responsibilities, including parenting time and decision-making responsibilities, based on the best interests of the child.The bill creates a rebuttable presumption that it is in the best interests of the child to allocate equal parenting time to both parents if both parents reside within 25 miles of a reasonable location determined by the court, including the child's child care, preschool, school, the location where the child participates in their educational program, or another reasonable location. The presumption may be rebutted based on clear and convincing evidence that equal parenting time is not in the best interests of the child.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Text versions
- Introduced· Jan 14, 2026
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:04 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 3, 2026 Senate | Postpone Senate Bill 26-027 indefinitely. | pass | Set your home in Colorado to see |
| Feb 3, 2026 Senate | Refer Senate Bill 26-027, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. | fail | Set your home in Colorado to see |
| Feb 3, 2026 Senate | Adopt amendment L.002 (Attachment C) | pass | Set your home in Colorado to see |
| Feb 3, 2026 Senate | Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment B). | pass | Set your home in Colorado to see |
Actions
- Jan 14, 2026 · Senate
Introduced In Senate - Assigned to State, Veterans, & Military Affairs - Feb 3, 2026 · Senate
Senate Committee on State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Postpone Indefinitely