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ColoradoHB26-11422026 Regular SessionHouse

Child Advocacy Centers

Sponsored By: Andrew Boesenecker (Democratic), Dylan Roberts (Democratic), Matt Ball (Democratic), Rick Taggart (Republican)

Signed by Governor

Children & Domestic Matters

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

4 provisions identified: 4 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Broader child advocacy role in state and local plans

Beginning August 12, 2026, the state human trafficking council includes a child advocacy center representative. Child advocacy centers can also refer children to a local collaborative management program using the standard form. Referrals must follow the local program’s memorandum of understanding.

Confidential sharing to protect children

Beginning August 12, 2026, county departments and child advocacy teams can share information to protect a child. Sharing is limited to information needed to protect that child. The information stays confidential, withheld from public view, and used only to do their duties. Disclosures required by other laws, including juvenile court rules, still apply.

Legal protection for child advocacy staff and teams

Beginning August 12, 2026, team members get immunity for good‑faith disclosures made within the team. This does not cover gross negligence, wanton conduct, or intentional wrongdoing. Board members, staff, and volunteers at centers also get civil immunity for reasonable, good‑faith acts in investigations or team disclosures. Their immunity excludes gross negligence, wanton misconduct, intentional wrongdoing, medical negligence under the Health Care Availability Act, and premises liability cases.

Standards for child advocacy centers and teams

Beginning August 12, 2026, the law sets what counts as a child advocacy center. A center must be independent, child‑focused, trauma‑informed, facility‑based, and in good standing with the accredited state chapter and accrediting body. It must work with law enforcement, child protection, prosecutors, medical and mental health providers, forensic interviewers, and victim advocates. Hospitals and individual health‑care professionals are not centers under this law. The law also defines the team and says maltreatment includes sexual or physical abuse, neglect, child trafficking, and exploitation.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Andrew Boesenecker

    Democratic • House

  • Dylan Roberts

    Democratic • Senate

  • Matt Ball

    Democratic • Senate

  • Rick Taggart

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Brandi Bradley

    Republican • House

  • Chad Clifford

    Democratic • House

  • Dan Woog

    Republican • House

  • Eliza Hamrick

    Democratic • House

  • Emily Sirota

    Democratic • House

  • Jennifer Bacon

    Democratic • House

  • Jarvis Caldwell

    Republican • House

  • Julie McCluskie

    Democratic • House

  • Karen McCormick

    Democratic • House

  • Kenny Nguyen

    Democratic • House

  • Rebekah Stewart

    Democratic • House

  • Rep. L. Garcia Sander

    Affiliation unavailable

  • Lindsay Gilchrist

    Democratic • House

  • Lori Goldstein

    Democratic • House

  • Lesley Smith

    Democratic • House

  • Larry Don Suckla

    Republican • House

  • Monica Duran

    Democratic • House

  • Meg Froelich

    Democratic • House

  • Mandy Lindsay

    Democratic • House

  • Meghan Lukens

    Democratic • House

  • Manny Rutinel

    Democratic • House

  • Ryan Gonzalez

    Republican • House

  • Rebecca Keltie

    Republican • House

  • Rebekah Stewart

    Democratic • House

  • Ron Weinberg

    Republican • House

  • Sheila Lieder

    Democratic • House

  • Scott Slaugh

    Republican • House

  • Tammy Story

    Democratic • House

  • Sen. A. Benavidez

    Affiliation unavailable

  • Cathy Kipp

    Democratic • Senate

  • Chris Kolker

    Democratic • Senate

  • Iman Jodeh

    Democratic • Senate

  • James Coleman

    Democratic • Senate

  • Julie Gonzales

    Democratic • Senate

  • Kyle Mullica

    Democratic • Senate

  • Katie Wallace

    Democratic • Senate

  • Lisa Cutter

    Democratic • Senate

  • Lindsey Daugherty

    Democratic • Senate

  • Marc Snyder

    Democratic • Senate

  • Mike Weissman

    Democratic • Senate

  • Robert Rodriguez

    Democratic • Senate

  • Scott Bright

    Republican • Senate

  • Tony Exum

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

Actions Timeline

  1. Governor Signed

    4/13/2026House

  2. Sent to the Governor

    4/2/2026House

  3. Signed by the Speaker of the House

    4/1/2026House

  4. Signed by the President of the Senate

    4/1/2026Senate

  5. Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

    3/18/2026Senate

  6. Senate Second Reading Passed - No Amendments

    3/17/2026Senate

  7. Senate Committee on Health & Human Services Refer Unamended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole

    3/12/2026Senate

  8. Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Health & Human Services

    2/26/2026Senate

  9. House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

    2/23/2026House

  10. House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee, Floor

    2/20/2026House

  11. House Committee on Health & Human Services Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole

    2/18/2026House

  12. Introduced In House - Assigned to Health & Human Services

    2/4/2026House

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