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Yes: 220 • No: 25
ColoradoHB25-11842025 Regular SessionHouseWALLET
Community-Based Continuing Care for Seniors
Sponsored By: Amy Paschal (Democratic), Anthony Hartsook (Republican), Dylan Roberts (Democratic), John Carson (Republican)
Signed by Governor
Human Services
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
More refund rights for care participants
Community-based continuing care participants can cancel within seven days after an initial deposit or signing for a full entrance-fee refund. They do not have to start care during that period. Death before the program starts, or illness, injury, or incapacity preventing participation, automatically cancels the contract and triggers a refund of all money paid; only requested costs listed in a separately signed addendum can be deducted. The law also extends a life care refund schedule to providers that protect otherwise compliant residents from termination for inability to pay, or qualify as eligible 501(c)(3) charities. That schedule spreads the amount paid over at least 60 months, or shorter life expectancy, and allows a reasonable payment delay while securing a replacement fee.
Stronger care contract protections for seniors
Community-based continuing care contracts must clearly itemize payments, property transferred, services, and monthly charges. Providers must share financial statements covering the prior 36 months of earnings. Contracts must explain refunds, uses of unrefunded entrance fees, cancellation at death, and when participation can continue without payment. Providers must give at least 30 days’ notice before fee or service changes, unless state or federal law requires them. Providers can cancel only for listed grounds—safety, nonpayment, disruptive conduct, rule violations, material misrepresentation, or material breach—with written notice and a reasonable chance to fix the problem.
New home care option for seniors
The law creates community-based continuing care, with contracts enforceable for a participant’s lifetime. Article 49 defines an aged person as someone 62 or older. Care can include services at home when medically feasible and facility-based long-term care when needed. Providers must have operated a life care institution for at least three years. Contracts can charge a one-time entrance fee, monthly fees, or both.
Care safeguards and provider oversight costs
Community-based continuing care providers must hold separate reserves, based on an actuarial review, sufficient to meet their care contracts. Providers must file certified financial reports within 90 days after each fiscal year, correct material errors, and share reports on request. Colorado’s financial services commissioner can examine providers as often as needed. Providers pay oversight assessments at least twice yearly, using a uniform cents-per-$1,000 formula based on escrowed entrance fees and reserves; the commissioner sets payment dates and can charge documented examination costs. Entering or extending a covered care contract without following Article 49 is a class 2 misdemeanor for providers.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Amy Paschal
Democratic • House
Anthony Hartsook
Republican • House
Dylan Roberts
Democratic • Senate
John Carson
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
Andrew Boesenecker
Democratic • House
Alex Valdez
Democratic • House
Bob Marshall
Democratic • House
Chad Clifford
Democratic • House
Eliza Hamrick
Democratic • House
Jennifer Bacon
Democratic • House
Jamie Jackson
Democratic • House
Junie Joseph
Democratic • House
Julie McCluskie
Democratic • House
Jacque Phillips
Democratic • House
Karen McCormick
Democratic • House
Katie Stewart
Democratic • House
Lisa Feret
Democratic • House
Monica Duran
Democratic • House
Mandy Lindsay
Democratic • House
Meghan Lukens
Democratic • House
Regina English
Democratic • House
Rep. S. Bird
Affiliation unavailable
Sean Camacho
Democratic • House
Sheila Lieder
Democratic • House
Cathy Kipp
Democratic • Senate
Dafna Michaelson Jenet
Democratic • Senate
Sen. F. Winter
Affiliation unavailable
Iman Jodeh
Democratic • Senate
James Coleman
Democratic • Senate
Kyle Mullica
Democratic • Senate
Lisa Frizell
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 4/15/2025
Senate amendments: Repass
Yes: 56 • No: 8
House vote • 4/15/2025
Senate amendments: Concur
Yes: 61 • No: 3
Senate vote • 4/14/2025
Third reading: Bill
Yes: 33 • No: 0
Senate vote • 4/9/2025
Refer House Bill 25-1184, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.
Yes: 9 • No: 0
House vote • 3/4/2025
Third reading: Bill
Yes: 50 • No: 12
House vote • 2/25/2025
Refer House Bill 25-1184 to the Committee of the Whole.
Yes: 11 • No: 2
Actions Timeline
Governor Signed
5/19/2025HouseSigned by the Speaker of the House
5/15/2025HouseSigned by the President of the Senate
5/15/2025SenateSent to the Governor
5/15/2025HouseHouse Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass
4/15/2025HouseSenate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
4/14/2025SenateSenate Second Reading Passed with Amendments - Committee
4/11/2025SenateSenate Committee on Health & Human Services Refer Amended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole
4/9/2025SenateIntroduced In Senate - Assigned to Health & Human Services
3/7/2025SenateHouse Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
3/4/2025HouseHouse Third Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments
3/3/2025HouseHouse Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments
2/28/2025HouseHouse Committee on Health & Human Services Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole
2/25/2025HouseIntroduced In House - Assigned to Health & Human Services
2/10/2025House
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